"There was a palpable tension in the room." What does "palpable" mean?

A Invisible

B Able to be touched or felt; easily perceived

C Mild

D Imaginary

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Palpable" means able to be touched or felt, or so intense as to be almost tangible; easily perceived or obvious.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question ""There was a palpable tension in the room." What does "palpable" mean?" is Option B: Able to be touched or felt; easily perceived.

The other options — A) Invisible, C) Mild, D) Imaginary — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Palpable" means able to be touched or felt, or so intense as to be almost tangible; easily perceived or obvious.

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"There was a palpable tension in the room." What does "palpable" mean?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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