The word "palpably" (line 44698) most nearly means ______.

empirically

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obviously

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tentatively

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markedly

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ridiculously

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Solution

The correct option is B obviously
The correct answer is Option B.
PALPABLY means obviously. In the given sentence the writer is stating that the learning of scientific method is obviously a pretense.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
EMPIRICALLY means by means of observation.
TENTATIVELY means temporarily.
MARKEDLY means notably.
RIDICULOUSLY means something that deserves mockery.

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