Lang Unknown Words Week 20

Isocracy

A system of government in which all people have equal power.

Soliloquy

An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when alone or regardless of any hearers.

Somniloquy

The act of talking in one's sleep.

Moribund

In a state of decline; on the verge of death.

Mutagenetic

Relating to or causing changes in the genetic material.

Mutable

Capable of change or alteration.

Transmutation

The process of changing one element or substance into another.

Immutable

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

Nascent

Just coming into existence; not fully developed.

Perinatal

Relating to the time, usually a number of weeks, immediately before and after birth.

Paleoanthropic

Related to ancient humans or the study of human evolution.

Pedagogue

A teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one.

Pedodontic

Relating to the dental treatment of children.

Parapsychology

The study of mental phenomena which are not explicable by natural laws.

Psychosis

A severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

Sacrosanct

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

Sacrament

A religious ceremony or act that is regarded as an outward sign of inward grace.

Sacrilege

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Consecrate

To make or declare something sacred; to dedicate formally.

Controvert

To dispute or deny the validity of something.