Choose the pair of words that represent antonyms.

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A Rationale: Pacify and provoke are antonyms, as one means to calm or soothe while the other means to incite or stir up.

Punitive and incentive are related terms in the context of consequences but do not directly oppose each other; punitive refers to punishment, while incentive is a motivation for positive behavior. Retaliate and sabotage may involve conflict but are not direct opposites, as both can involve aggressive actions rather than contrasting intents. Squander and dissipate both imply wastefulness without a clear opposing relationship, as they describe similar actions of losing value or resources rather than opposing concepts.

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Choose the pair of words that represent antonyms.

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