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gloss

(gl/A/s )

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text(noun.communication)

Synonym:
rubric

source: wordnet30
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field(noun.communication)

Synonym:
glossary

source: wordnet30
the property of being smooth and shiny(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
burnish, glossiness, polish

source: wordnet30
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading(noun.attribute)

Example:
He tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction.

Synonym:
color, colour, semblance

source: wordnet30
Brightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss.(noun)

source: webster1913
A foreign, archaic, technical, or other uncommon word requiring explanation.(noun)

source: webster1913

give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing(verb.creation)

source: wordnet30
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases(verb.communication)

Synonym:
annotate, comment

source: wordnet30
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase(verb.communication)

source: wordnet30
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for(verb.communication)

Synonym:
color, colour

source: wordnet30
To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth.(verb)

source: webster1913
To render clear and evident by comments; to illustrate; to explain; to annotate.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make comments; to comment; to explain.(verb)

source: webster1913

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