Vocabulary - 9

Splendid means gorgeous, grand etc. So shabby is the opposite.

 Bluff is misleading someone. Therefore, opposite of bluff is guide.

Jealousy is a negative emotion characterized by envy, resentment, and fear of losing something to another. Affection represents positive feelings of love, care, and goodwill - the direct emotional opposite. Grudge and rivalry are negative like jealousy, while prudence is unrelated to emotional opposition.

CAPTIVITY is a state being imprisoned.
Its opposite is LIBERTY, which means freedom.

Ritual refers to formal, ceremonial, traditional actions often following strict rules. Informal means casual, without strict formality or ceremony - the direct opposite. Solemn and courtly actually share formality with rituals, while certain is unrelated to the concept.

Fiery literally means burning or hot, but figuratively describes intense passion, emotion, or temper. Passionate directly captures this intense emotional nature. Impassive and serene are opposites (showing no emotion), while big-hearted is unrelated to intensity.

Warm is lively; others are not lively.

To motivate means to provide incentive, encouragement, or drive to take action. Inspire directly captures this - to fill with the urge or ability to do something. Consent means permission, praise is recognition, and debar means to exclude - none capture the concept of motivation.

Divest is to take off; others are to put on.

Explain is to clarify; others are to confuse.

Clownish means behaving foolishly, awkwardly, or clumsily - like a clown. Clumsy directly captures this lack of coordination or grace. Graceful is the opposite, handy means skilled, and happy is an emotion unrelated to awkwardness.

Humility means a modest view of one's own importance - the absence of pride or arrogance. Modesty is directly synonymous with this humble attitude. Pride is the opposite of humility, sanctity refers to holiness, and servility means excessive submissiveness.

Conceal is to hide; others are to reveal.

Hostility means unfriendliness, antagonism, or active opposition toward someone or something. Enmity directly captures this state of mutual hatred or opposition. Distaste is milder (dislike), entertainment is unrelated, and readiness means preparedness.

Charity is altruism; others are non-beneficial to others.