gloss
Pronunciation: [ɡlɑs]
Context: “language”
(noun) a brief explanation or translation of a word or phrase in a text. It's like a little note that tells you what a word means, often found in books or on labels.
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The book included a gloss for difficult words to help readers understand better.
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Without the gloss, I found it hard to figure out what the strange words meant.
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Can you find the gloss for the hard words in the text?
Context: “language”
(verb) to provide an explanation or translation for a word or phrase. It’s when you tell someone what a word means in simple words.
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The teacher glossed the new vocabulary so that everyone could understand it.
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He didn't gloss the tricky terms, leaving his classmates confused.
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Will you gloss that term for me?
Context: “appearance”
(noun) a shiny or smooth surface on something, like the shiny finish on a magazine cover or a painted wall. It makes things look nice and polished.
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The gloss on the painting gave it a beautiful shine.
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The old surface was dull and lacked any gloss.
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Do you prefer the gloss or matte finish for your artwork?
Context: “appearance”
(verb) to cover something with a shiny or smooth layer. It's like adding a coat to make something look shiny.
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She glossed the wooden table, making it look brand new.
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He didn’t gloss the furniture, so it looks very plain.
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Are you going to gloss that project to make it shine?