Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The fateful decision changed the company's outlook in many ways.
A
wonderful
B
uncontrollable
C
disastrous
D
unsuccessful
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual 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.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11948)