gloss has definitions from the fields of linguistics,writing
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[ noun ] (linguistics,writing) 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

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wordbook

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[ noun ] an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

Synonyms

rubric

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explanation

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[ verb ] gloss or excuse

Synonyms

colour color

Examples

"color a lie"

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apologize semblance

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[ verb ] (linguistics) provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

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translate glossary

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[ verb ] provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

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annotate comment

Examples

"He annotated on what his teacher had written"

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interpret note

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[ verb ] improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

Examples

"refine one's style of writing"

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[ noun ] outward or token appearance or form

Examples

"he tried to give his actions a semblance of authenticity" "the situation soon took on a different color"

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[ verb ] give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

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polish whitewash rub

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 16926
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[ noun ] the property of being smooth and shiny
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