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gloss
verb(gloss)
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
Synonyms: annotate, comment,
gloss
verb(gloss)
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
Synonyms: color, colour,
gloss
noun(gloss)
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
Synonyms: glossary,
gloss
noun(gloss)
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
Synonyms: color, colour, semblance,
Examples:
He tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction.
gloss
noun(gloss)
the property of being smooth and shiny
Synonyms: burnish, glossiness, polish,
gloss
noun(gloss)
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
Synonyms: rubric,
gloss
verb(gloss)
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
gloss
verb(gloss)
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

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