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What does it mean to be determined?

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Being determined means having a strong desire to achieve something, even when faced with challenges.

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What is a rejection letter?

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A rejection letter is a message that tells someone they have not been accepted for a job, school, or opportunity.

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What does it mean when someone says 'Women are too weak for such hard work'?

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This statement suggests that women are not strong enough to do difficult jobs, which is a stereotype.

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What is the significance of Geneva Medical School in Elizabeth's story?

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Geneva Medical School was the school that finally accepted Elizabeth after she faced many rejections.

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How many rejection letters did Elizabeth receive?

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Elizabeth received twenty-eight rejection letters.

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What does it mean to accept late homework?

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To accept late homework means to allow students to turn in their assignments after the due date.

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What is the opposite of determined?

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The opposite of determined is undetermined, which means not having a clear goal or purpose.

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What does it mean when someone says 'Women aren't smart enough'?

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This statement is a stereotype that suggests women lack intelligence, which is not true.

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What is the role of a doctor?

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A doctor is a person who is trained to help sick people get better.

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What does it mean to challenge something?

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To challenge something means to question or dispute it.