Blank 1 would be dank because dank means damp or musty. You would describe a basement this way.
Blank 2 would be palpable because palpable means a feeling that is intense. It is a synonym for clear, so if you insert that word into the blank, it would make sense.
Answer:
C and E are your answers :]
Explanation:
Comparison words: Same, Similar, alike, as well as...
Contrast words : Different, on the other hand, opposed to...