Answer: Palpable.
The word "palpable" has the idea of something that can be felt. The boys were in fear of something, therefore palpable makes the most sense rather than the other choices.
The Egyptians and Greeks believed that mental illness was a result of supernatural forces. In using strong smells, they hoped to drive out evil spirits inhabiting the body.
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