(n): a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
(n): an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
(n): a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
(n): the property of being smooth and shiny
(n): the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
(n): a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
(n): an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
(n): outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
(v): give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
(v): make (a surface) shine
(v): provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
(v): give an interpretation or explanation to
(v): provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
(v): restate (words) from one language into another language
(v): give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
(v): defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
