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mentor

/ˈmɛntɔr/
men · tor ˈmɛn · tɔr
English Definition
n. an experienced and trusted advisor
中文释义
导师，顾问
Significado en Español
mentor, consejero
한국어 뜻
멘토, 지도자
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người cố vấn, người hướng dẫn
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Example Sentence

My mentor helped me build confidence in my abilities.

我的导师帮助我建立了对自身能力的信心。

Synonyms
advisor guide coach tutor
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ment(mind) + or(person) → A person who helps develop the mind
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “mentor”?

  1. A novice
  2. B critic
  3. C opponent
  4. D advisor
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D — advisor. “mentor” means n. an experienced and trusted advisor

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her wise ______ guided her carefully through the first years of her career.

  1. A rival
  2. B enemy
  3. C mentor
  4. D stranger
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C — mentor. “mentor” means n. an experienced and trusted advisor

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Common questions about “mentor”

What does “mentor” mean?

mentor — n. an experienced and trusted advisor. In Chinese: 导师，顾问.

How do you pronounce “mentor”?

mentor is pronounced /ˈmɛntɔr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: men · tor.

How do you use “mentor” in a sentence?

My mentor helped me build confidence in my abilities. (我的导师帮助我建立了对自身能力的信心。)

What are synonyms for “mentor”?

advisor, guide, coach, tutor — all close in meaning to mentor (n. an experienced and trusted advisor).

Is “mentor” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. mentor appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “mentor”?

ment(mind) + or(person) → A person who helps develop the mind

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