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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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Example Sentence

The tension in the room was almost palpable.

房间里的紧张气氛几乎可触知。

Synonyms
tangible evident
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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

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tension in the silent courtroom was so thick it felt almost ______.

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

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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.

How do you use “palpable” in a sentence?

The tension in the room was almost palpable. (房间里的紧张气氛几乎可触知。)

What are synonyms for “palpable”?

tangible, evident — all close in meaning to palpable (adj. tangible; obvious; noticeable).

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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