Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.
A
effective
B
hard
C
deadly
D
belated
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "fatal" means something that causes death or is capable of causing death. Therefore, the nearest in meaning to the word is "deadly."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11369)