Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Someone who fosters an individual's development by believing in the person, sharing the person's dreams, and helping the person achieve those dreams; a role model that helps the individual get started in adult life.

A mentor supports another person’s growth, believes in their potential, and helps them work toward their goals. This fits the description of someone who serves as a role model and helps a person get started in adult life. The correct choice is “mentor.”

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