gloss - noun

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

the property of being smooth and shiny

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

gloss - verb

• give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
• provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
• provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
• give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

gloss - thesaurus

annotate   burnish   color   colour   comment   glossary   glossiness   polish   rubric   semblance