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Introspection

A view of the inside or interior; 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; self-consciousness; reflection.

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Contemplation 76% connected

The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.

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Musing 76% connected

of Muse

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Reflection 76% connected

The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.

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Reflexion 76% connected

See Reflection.

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Rumination 76% connected

The act or process of ruminating, or chewing the cud; the habit of chewing the cud.

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Examen 76% connected

Examination; inquiry.

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Examination 76% connected

The act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment.

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Introspect 74% connected

To look into or within; to view the inside of.

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Introspect 74% connected

To look into or within; to view the inside of.

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Self-examination 92% connected

An examination into one's own state, conduct, and motives, particularly in regard to religious feelings and duties.

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Aside adverb · 78% connection

Out of one's thoughts; off; away; as, to put aside gloomy thoughts.

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Bopeep noun · 78% connection

The act of looking out suddenly, as from behind a screen, so as to startle some one (as by children in play), or of looking out and dr…

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Brain noun · 78% connection

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wa…

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Cerebroscopy noun · 78% connection

Examination of the brain for the diagnosis of disease; esp., the act or process of diagnosticating the condition of the brain by exami…

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Confidence noun · 78% connection

The state of mind characterized by one's reliance on himself, or his circumstances; a feeling of self-sufficiency; such assurance as l…

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Dream noun · 78% connection

The thoughts, or series of thoughts, or imaginary transactions, which occupy the mind during sleep; a sleeping vision.

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Egoistical adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to egoism; imbued with egoism or excessive thoughts of self; self-loving.

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Egotism noun · 78% connection

The practice of too frequently using the word I; hence, a speaking or writing overmuch of one's self; self-exaltation; self-praise; th…

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Estre noun · 78% connection

The inward part of a building; the interior.

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Examine verb · 78% connection

To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry…

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Feel verb · 78% connection

To be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind, persuasion, physical condition, etc.; to perceive one's self to be; -- followe…

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Head noun · 78% connection

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wa…

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Idea noun · 78% connection

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"

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Inboard a. & adv. · 78% connection

From without inward; toward the inside; as, the inboard stroke of a steam engine piston, the inward or return stroke.

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Inside noun · 78% connection

The inward parts; entrails; bowels; hence, that which is within; private thoughts and feelings.

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Insight noun · 78% connection

A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; -- frequently used with into.

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Inspective adjective · 78% connection

Engaged in inspection; inspecting; involving inspection.

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Intent adjective · 78% connection

Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.

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