Word Association for May 3rd

I have a lot I should be blogging about, but I am completely brain dead at the moment.  That could make this week's word association pretty interesting.

1. Background :: Check
2. Performance :: Evaluation
3. Husband :: Wife
4. Scaffolding :: Construction
5. Third :: Degree
6. Stirring :: Performance
7. Slogan :: Advertising
8. Odor :: Foul
9. Accent :: Spoken
10. Suspicion :: Mystery