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GLOSA (Spanish for "gloss")

(gloss, glans)

1. Synonyms:
   • Gloss
   • Rubric
   Definitions:
   • an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Glossary
   • Gloss
   Definitions:
   • an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
   • usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Polish
   • Gloss
   • Glossiness
   • Burnish
   Definitions:
   • the property of being smooth and shiny
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Semblance
   • Gloss
   • Color
   • Colour
   Definitions:
   • an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Gloss
   Definitions:
   • give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Gloss
   • Comment
   • Annotate
   Definitions:
   • provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
   Examples:
   • He annotated on what his teacher had written
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Gloss
   Definitions:
   • provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Color
   • Colour
   • Gloss
   Definitions:
   • give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
   Examples:
   • Color a lie