He decided to accost a big financier for his new scheme.

The correct answer is C. approach.

To accost someone means to approach them in a hostile or aggressive way. In this case, the man is approaching the financier to ask for money for his new scheme. He is not trying to deceive the financier, nor is he trying to employ him or consult with him. He is simply trying to get his attention and ask for his help.

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the man’s intentions.

• To employ someone means to hire them to work for you. The man is not trying to hire the financier, he is trying to get his help.
• To consult someone means to ask their advice or opinion. The man is not asking the financier for advice, he is asking for his help.
• To deceive someone means to trick them or mislead them. The man is not trying to deceive the financier, he is trying to get his help.