The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Glossary

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Glossary

Picotees

The type of flower which has different colors around the edges

Circumscribing

Confining oneself

Parapet

Railing on the roof

Amelioration

Benefit, boost

Contrified

Idyllic, rustic

Encumbrance

Drawback, obstacle

Sparingly

In restricted amount

Transient

Short, fleeting

Withering

Humiliating, stinging

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