Antonyms

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.

"Halted" means to stop. It is the opposite of started. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Latest means modern. Ancient means belonging to a very distant past. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. 

Trespass means to enter unlawfully or violate someone's property or rights. Respect is the opposite - it means to show regard for boundaries, rules, or others' rights. Violate, oppose, and reject are not antonyms of trespass; they're more aligned with its meaning.

Dismantle means to take apart or strip down components. Equip means to furnish or supply with necessary items - essentially the opposite action of taking apart. Facilitate means to make easier, deserve relates to merit, and mantle is unrelated (a noun meaning covering or layer).

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Yielding means willing to compromise or give in - the opposite quality. Wavering means uncertain, gentle refers to manner, and graceful means elegant - none of these directly oppose stubbornness.

Pacific (derived from 'pacific' meaning peace-loving) describes someone or something peaceful, calm, or conflict-avoiding. Quarrelsome means inclined to argue or fight - the direct opposite. Authoritative means commanding, fragrant describes scent, and casual means informal - none are true antonyms.

Unscrupulous means lacking principles, honesty, or moral standards. Fair means just and equitable - reflecting moral integrity, the opposite quality. Nice is overly general, archaic means old-fashioned, and open means accessible or candid - none directly oppose moral deficiency.

'Reasonable' means 'moderate, especially in price', which is opposite of 'overpriced'. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. 

'Absurdly' means foolishly which is the opposite of 'prudently'. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Bouncy means lively which is opposite of listless. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Acquit means to declare someone not guilty of a crime or free from blame. Convict is the opposite because it means to declare someone guilty of a criminal offense.

Sturdy means strongly built, durable, and robust. Delicate is the correct opposite because it refers to something fragile, easily damaged, or requiring careful handling.