World lit vocaulary (Falling Leaves)

Permerate

spread through something

Concessions

a thing that is granted, especially in response to a demand

Rickshaw

a light two-wheeled hooded vehicle drawn by one or more people, used chiefly in Asian countries

Concubine

side piece, a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives

Obsequious

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

Jodhpurs

horse-riding pants

Affluence

the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Nonplussed

surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.

Gauche

lacking ease or grace

Kowtow

to show deep respect

Nouveau riche

newly rich, was not always rich

Austerity

sternness or severity of manner or attitude

Nebulas

foggy or cloudy

Joie de viure

exubérant enjoyment of life

Vigilance

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

usurp

take power by force