From, “Out of Office, but Not Out of Things to Say,” by Erica Goode, 2/14/12, The New York Times:
The lunches are mentioned frequently in Mr. Brown’s [Willie Brown, former mayor of San Francisco] own Chronicle column, Willie’s World. And in their way, the gatherings capture the qualities that have made him so lastingly compelling to both his fans and critics — his mischievous wit and infectious charm, his entrancement with power and celebrity, his fondness for $5,000 suits and $2,000 shoes, his loyalty and, at times, imperiousness on full display.
Infectious: easily or readily communicated
Entrancement: filled with delight, wonder, or enchantment
Imperiousness: arrogance; haughtiness
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