The term GLOSS can refer to a variety of related words, such as VEIL (4 letters), RUB (3 letters), GLANCE (6 letters), PALLIATE (8 letters), DEFINITION (10 letters), EXPLANATION (11 letters), TRANSLATION (11 letters), EXPLAIN (7 letters), COMMENT (7 letters), BRILLIANCE (10 letters), BUFF (4 letters), COMMENTARY (10 letters), FURBISH (7 letters), SHEEN (5 letters), ENAMEL (6 letters), POLISH (6 letters), RUBRIC (6 letters), VENEER (6 letters), VARNISH (7 letters), ANNOTATE (8 letters), and INTERPRET (9 letters). These words all have to do with making something look better or more attractive, either literally or figuratively. For example, to VEIL something is to cover it up, while to RUB something is to apply pressure in order to make it smoother. To GLANCE at something is to look at it quickly, while to palliative something is to make it less severe. A DEFINITION is a statement that explains the meaning of a word, while an EXPLANATION is a more detailed description. TRANSLATION is the process of changing words from one language to another, while to EXPLAIN is to make something clear. A COMMENT is a remark made about something, while BRILLIANCE is a quality of being very bright or intelligent. To BUFF something is to POLISH it, while a COMMENTARY is a written discussion of something. To FURBISH something is to make it look new again, while SHEEN is a glossy finish. ENAMEL is a type of paint, while POLISH is a substance used to make something shiny. A rubric is a set of criteria used to evaluate something, while VENEER is a thin layer of material applied to the surface of something. VARNISH is a type of coating used to protect surfaces, while to ANNOTATE something is to add notes or comments. Finally, to INTERPRET something is to EXPLAIN its meaning.