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Introspection

/ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən/
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(noun) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states.

Daily introspection helped her grow.
Introspection revealed her true feelings.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After the failure of his project, he spent several days in quiet ____ to understand his mistakes.

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