| noun | an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text |
| noun | an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field |
| noun | the property of being smooth and shiny |
| noun | an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading “he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity” |
| verb | give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing |
| verb | provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases “He annotated on what his teacher had written” |
| verb | provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase |
| verb | give a deceptive explanation or excuse for “color a lie” |
| gloss | verb | provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase |
| polish | verb | make (a surface) shine |
| glossy | adjective | (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers |
| burnish | verb | polish and make shiny |
| gloss | noun | the property of being smooth and shiny |
| comment | noun | a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material |
| note | noun | a comment or instruction (usually added) |