Podium and Reading desk

Podium noun - A level usually raised surface.

Reading desk and podium are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reading desk" instead a noun "Podium".

Reading desk noun - Desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer.

Podium and reading desk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Podium" instead a noun phrase "Reading desk".