ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Hard
The detective found the suspect's alibi to be riddled with <b>fallacies</b>, undermining its credibility.
- AFacts
- BMisconceptions
- CEvidences
- DTruths
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Misconceptions
Fallacy means a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. The context 'undermining its credibility' implies errors in reasoning or false statements, making 'misconceptions' the best synonym. 'Truths', 'facts', and 'evidences' are antonyms or unrelated.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Facts are things that are known or proved to be true, which is an antonym.
- C. Evidences are facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid, which is an antonym.
- D. Truths are statements that are consistent with fact or reality, which is an antonym.
Fallacy
A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
- Often refers to errors in reasoning or logic.
- Can be deliberate (deception) or accidental (ignorance).
- Crucial in critical thinking and debate.
Memory trick: A 'false' belief is a fallacy, like 'falling' for a trick.