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Gloss

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Definitions for Gloss

noun
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
Synonyms
rubric
noun
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
Synonyms
glossary
Examples
  1. usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
noun
the property of being smooth and shiny
Synonyms
polish glossiness burnish
noun
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
Synonyms
semblance color colour
Examples
  1. he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity
  2. he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction
  3. the situation soon took on a different color
verb
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
verb
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
Synonyms
comment annotate
Examples
  1. He annotated on what his teacher had written
verb
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
verb
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
Synonyms
color colour
Examples
  1. color a lie

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