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palpable

/ˈpælpəbl/
pal · pa · ble ˈpæl · pə · bl
English Definition
adj. tangible; obvious; noticeable
中文释义
可触知的;明显的
Significado en Español
palpable, evidente
한국어 뜻
만져지는, 명백한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có thể sờ thấy, rõ ràng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
palp(touch) + able→ palpable, tangible.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “palpable” in this sentence: The tension in the room was so intense, it was almost palpable.

  1. A invisible
  2. B obvious
  3. C abstract
  4. D hidden
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B — obvious. “palpable” means adj. tangible; obvious; noticeable

Common questions about “palpable”

What does “palpable” mean?

palpable — adj. tangible; obvious; noticeable. In Chinese: 可触知的;明显的.

How do you pronounce “palpable”?

palpable is pronounced /ˈpælpəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pal · pa · ble.

Is “palpable” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. palpable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “palpable”?

palp(touch) + able→ palpable, tangible.

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