Hyphenation of gloss

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gloss

Definitions of gloss:

1.
An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
2.
An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
Usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
3.
The property of being smooth and shiny
4.
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
5.
Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
6.
Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
He annotated on what his teacher had written
7.
Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
8.
Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
Color a lie

Synonyms of gloss:

noun rubric, explanation, account
noun glossary, wordbook
noun polish, glossiness, burnish, radiance, radiancy, shine, effulgence, refulgence, refulgency, smoothness
noun semblance, color, colour, appearance, visual aspect
verb polish, smooth, smoothen, shine, gloss over, gloss over
verb comment, annotate, interpret
verb translate, interpret, render
verb color, colour, apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise

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