Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The fateful decision changed the company’s outlook in many ways.
- wonderful
- uncontrollable
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disastrous
- unsuccessful
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
"Fateful" decision means a significant decision with serious and often negative consequences. In this context, "disastrous" is synonymous to "fateful," because it means that it is a decision that led to an unfavourable outcome for the company.