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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

There was palpable tension in the negotiation room

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. detectable.

  • Palpable: able to be touched or felt.

  • Indistinguishable: This means not capable of being recognized. 

  • Imperceptible: This means not perceptible or not able to be perceived. 

  • Insensible: This means without feeling or not easily perceived.

  • Detectable: capable of being detected or perceived. 

Detectable is the most appropriate synonym of Palpable.