A Gentleman in Moscow Glossary

by Amor Towles

A Gentleman in Moscow Glossary

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Equanimity

Poise, coolness, composure, tranquility

Imperious

Arrogant, high-handed, officious

Mortifying

Causing great embarrassment

Wavered

Twinkled, wink, glimmered

Banister

Handrail, balustrade

Quivering

Trembling

Askance

Cynically, distrusting, doubtfully

Thwarted

Baffled, frustrated

Crammed

Jammed, crowded

Vagaries

Fancies, oddities, quirky things

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