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gloss

/ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/

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noun

A surface shine or luster/lustre

Examples :

"The fresh coat of wax gave the car a beautiful gloss. "

appearance quality

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A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance

Examples :

"The new student's polished resume gave a gloss of exceptional skills, but in reality, he was still quite inexperienced. "

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verb

To give a gloss or sheen to.

Examples :

"She used lip gloss to give her lips a shiny look. "

appearance style

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To make (something) attractive by deception

Examples :

"The politician glossed over the details of the new tax plan, trying to make it sound more appealing than it actually was. "

appearance style

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To become shiny.

Examples :

"The freshly polished wooden table began to gloss under the bright lights. "

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noun

Examples :

"The textbook contained a gloss explaining the unfamiliar Latin word "ubiquitous" in the margin. "

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A glossary; a collection of such notes.

Examples :

"The student used the glossary at the back of the book as a quick reference. "

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An expression requiring such explanatory treatment.

Examples :

"His comment about the project's future was a gloss that needed further explanation. "

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An extensive commentary on some text.

Examples :

"The professor's gloss on Shakespeare's play provided valuable insights into the historical context. "

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A brief explanation in speech or in a written work, including a synonym used with the intent of indicating the meaning of the word to which it is applied

Examples :

"The teacher gave a gloss of the unfamiliar word "ephemeral," explaining it meant "short-lived." "

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An interpretation by a court of specific point within a statute or case law

Examples :

"The judge's gloss on the ambiguous clause in the contract clarified its meaning for both parties. "

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verb

To add a gloss to (a text).

Examples :

"The professor asked the students to gloss the difficult poem, explaining its meaning in simpler terms. "

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