The CEO was criticized for his _______ spending habits, while the company itself was struggling to maintain profitability.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Profligate means recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources. This contrasts sharply with a struggling company and explains why the CEO was criticized.
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