assertion
Something said to be true; a positive statement
canteen
A gathering spot; a snack bar or cafe
caricature
An exaggerated picture or mental image of a subject, usually meant to emphasize or insult certain negative traits
claustrophobia
Intense fear of small places or of being closed in or confined
compassion
Kindness to other human beings
concocting
Creating; making
contemptuous
In a manner expressing distaste or disgust
debris
Litter or pieces of something left over, especially after destruction
discrepancies
Errors or facts which do not subscribe to expected totals
extracurricular
After school; separate from classes and homework
grotesque
Garishly drawn or horrifyingly graphic in appearance
impaired
Hampered or disabled
ingenious
Clever or inventively intelligent
ingratiating
In the manner of attempting to please people
malice
Intended wrong from one person to another
nausea
A feeling of sickness in the stomach
pandemonium
A state of utter confusion, usually involving people moving about and shouting
quota
The amount needed to fulfill an obligation
ricochet
To bounce off one thing and into another
welt
A lump on the skin, usually from a blow
