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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Wistful longing for something one has known in the past
Wistful longing for something one has known in the past
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The correct option is B Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past, especially with regards to a person. For example, "I was overcome with acute nostalgia for my days at university." Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, hysteria means exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, megalomania means delusion about one's own power or importance (typically as a symptom of manic or paranoid disorder)., logomania means pathologically excessive (and often incoherent) talking. These do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect.
Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past, especially with regards to a person. For example, "I was overcome with acute nostalgia for my days at university." Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, hysteria means exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, megalomania means delusion about one's own power or importance (typically as a symptom of manic or paranoid disorder)., logomania means pathologically excessive (and often incoherent) talking. These do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect.
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