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SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Gloss" Definition

noun

A brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or technical expression usually inserted in the margin or between lines of a text or manuscript.
A collection of such notes; a glossary.
A cosmetic that adds shine or luster.
A purposefully misleading interpretation or explanation.
A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance.

verb-intransitive

To become shiny or lustrous.

verb-transitive

To give a bright sheen or luster to.
To give a false interpretation to.
To provide (an expression or a text) with a gloss or glosses.

verb

To mask the true nature of give a deceptively attractive appearance to .
To deal with (a subject or problem) too lightly or not at all .
To give a gloss to.
To provide a gloss for .
To dispose of by false or perverse interpretation .

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