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English to English noun
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an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text |  | source: wordnet30
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an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field | | source: wordnet30
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the property of being smooth and shiny | | source: wordnet30
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an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading | | Example: 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
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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. | | source: webster1913
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A foreign, archaic, technical, or other uncommon word requiring explanation. | | source: webster1913 verb
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give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing | | source: wordnet30
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provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases | | Example: He annotated on what his teacher had written
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provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase | | source: wordnet30
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give a deceptive explanation or excuse for | | Example: color a lie
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To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth. | | source: webster1913
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To render clear and evident by comments; to illustrate; to explain; to annotate. | | source: webster1913
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To make comments; to comment; to explain. | | source: webster1913
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