an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
[ Syn: rubric ]
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
[ Syn: glossary ]
the property of being smooth and shiny
[ Syn: polish , polish , glossiness , glossiness , burnish , burnish ]
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
gloss (n.)
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; He annotated on what his teacher had written
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for; color a lie