Definition
to go or move backward; to become more distant
Recede
Antonym: Abandon
Forsake
The hikers were ______ after not eating lunch.
famished
an official message; promptness, speed; the act of killing
dispatch
Synonym: Huge
Immense
I could never imagine going out on the ice in a pair of thin blades, and had nothing but ______ when ever the subject came up.
misgivings
a stupid person; a big, clumsy, slow individual
oaf
Synonym: Attire
Apparel
Although he may seem like a(n) _____, he can dance very well.
oaf
a meal, food
repast
Antonym: Assurance
Misgiving
Others might cry or get bent out of shape when their personal tastes are ________ and ridiculed, but not him.
denounced
to press together; to reduce in size or volume
compress
Synonym: Annoy
irk
The army had ________ the castle.
besieged