Corrections Officer Entrance (CJBAT) Practice Exam

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Which of the following words can replace 'palpable' with a similar meaning?

Ambiguous
Invisible
Obscured
Tangible

The correct answer is: Tangible

The term "palpable" refers to something that is clear and able to be touched or felt; it implies a level of clarity and tangibility that is easily perceivable. Thus, "tangible" is an appropriate synonym because it conveys the notion of being able to perceive or sense something physically, essentially embodying the same idea as "palpable." In contrast, the other options suggest qualities that negate the idea of perceivability. "Ambiguous" refers to something that is open to more than one interpretation and is therefore unclear. "Invisible" indicates that something cannot be seen or perceived at all, and "obscured" suggests that something is hidden or made unclear. These terms lack the sense of clear, physical presence that "palpable" and "tangible" share, reinforcing why "tangible" is the best choice to replace "palpable."