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| Academic Words Level 5 - 1 - Matching Quizzes |    |
accomplice 
1
 | a substance that kills germs or viruses; agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine |
| shield; defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons |
| partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing |
| a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church |
affable
2
| destroy metal or alloy gradually, especially by chemical action; be eaten or worn away |
| easily approachable; warmly friendly |
| not having sensation; senseless; inanimate; unconscious; without intelligence |
| negate; act against |
amiss
3
| obedient; ready and willing to be taught; easily managed or handled |
| lack of interest, or the attitude of not caring resulting from it; the indifference |
| clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons |
| out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty |
arbitrator
4
| someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions |
| fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold |
| lack of respect for; disrespectful mental attitude |
| an event that results in destruction; the state of being decayed or destroyed |
articulate
5
| negate; act against |
| speak clearly and distinctly; utter a speech sound; be jointed; make clear or effective |
| sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind |
| set in opposition to show or emphasize differences; show differences when compared |
bacterium
6
| single celled organism with no nucleus |
| an event that results in destruction; the state of being decayed or destroyed |
| nature of, or being a contradiction; mutually exclusive; opposing |
| mutual agreement of two or more persons or parties; contract; stipulation |
canyon
7
| single celled organism with no nucleus |
| fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor |
| narrow chasm with cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge |
| mutual agreement of two or more persons or parties; contract; stipulation |
capricious
8
| fickle; impulsive and unpredictable; apt to change opinions suddenly |
| in an unchangeable or invariable manner; in every case; perpetually; continually |
| beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly |
| mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil |
cavalry
9
| a longing for something better than the present situation |
| narrow chasm with cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge |
| set in opposition to show or emphasize differences; show differences when compared |
| part of military force which serves on horseback |
clamor
10
| noise; loud outcry; expression of discontent or protest |
| sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind |
| fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold |
| willingness to carry out the wishes of others; great respect |