Question

fate has the same or almost the same meaning as:
fortune
absence
liberty
entirety

Explanation:

"Fate" refers to the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power. "Fortune" can also imply events that are seemingly beyond one's control and related to luck or destiny. The other words "absence", "liberty", and "entirety" have completely different meanings.

Answer:

A. fortune