As a lexical definition, the definition "'Ocean' means a large body of water" may be criticized as:

A) Being too narrow.

B) Being vague.

C) Being ambiguous.

D) Being circular.

E) Being affective.


B

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A) Compensatory justice forbids affirmative action. B) Blacks and whites are already equal in socioeconomic terms. C) Affirmative action violates the principle of equality. D) Affirmative action is the same thing as fixed numerical quotas.

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A zygote is defined as

a) a developing individual from the second week of gestation. b) a developing individual from the eighth week. c) a group of cells that result form the meeting of the sperm and egg. d) that which has been conceived.

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The Supreme Court held capital punishment was unconstitutional cruel and

unusual punishment in Furman v. Georgia.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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As a lexical definition, Lord Webb-Johnson's multiple definition "A neurotic is a person who builds a castle in the air. A psychotic is a man who lives in it. And a psychiatrist is a man who collects the rent" may be criticized as:

A) Being negative. B) Being obscure. C) Being figurative. D) Being ambiguous. E) Being circular.

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