The gloom is palpable

[dina]

Test No. incompl/inter-86 "Simple Present (3)", question 4

The ......... is palpable. Then suddenly the door bursts open and in walks our heroine, Sally looking like a drowned rat.

(a) boom
(b) bloom
(c) room
(d) gloom

Test No. incompl/inter-86 "Simple Present (3)", answer 4

The gloom is palpable. Then suddenly the door bursts open and in walks our heroine, Sally looking like a drowned rat.

Correct answer: (d) gloom

Your answer was: incorrect
The room is palpable. Then suddenly the door bursts open and in walks our heroine, Sally looking like a drowned rat.
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The gloom is palpable. Then suddenly the door bursts open and in walks our heroine, Sally looking like a drowned rat.

whats the meaning of the gloom is palpable

[Torsten]

The darkness is very intense.

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[Saneta]

in walks= she comes in/enters the room?

thanks