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Retrospection (noun) means the conscious act of thinking back over things that happened in the past.

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The conscious act of thinking back over things that happened in the past.

""And then?" prompted Carrados, for Nora seemed to be in danger of losing herself in retrospection. "Something definite happened?"" — Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London (1934)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"retrospection" (noun) means the conscious act of thinking back over things that happened in the past.