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GLOSS

Definition:

[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; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
Synonyms: ary
[noun] the property of being smooth and shiny
Synonyms: polish, iness, burnish
[noun] an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"
Synonyms: semblance, color, colour
[verb] give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
[verb] provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written"
Synonyms: comment, annotate
[verb] provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
[verb] gloss or excuse; "color a lie"
Synonyms: color, colour