Growth by merger – The Hindu (March 22, 2017)

Growth by merger – The Hindu (March 22, 2017)

The Vodafone Group’s decision to merge its India unit with the Aditya Birla Group-controlled Idea Cellular is a classic case of… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1:

1. adage (noun) – proverb, saying, axiom/aphorism.
2. behemoth (noun) – a large and powerful organization.
3. resurrect (verb) – revive, restore, re-establish.
4. flag (verb) – weaken, decrease, decline.
5. testament (noun) – witness/evidence, proof, attestation.
6. ravages (noun) – destruction, damage, devastation.
7. wreak (verb) – inflict, create, cause (a large damage).
8. middle-of-the-pack (phrase) –  an average one (neither a successful nor a failing).
9. downsize (verb) – reduce, cut down, trim.
10. outweigh (verb) – supersede, offset, cancel out.
11. vault (verb) – leap over, jump up, leapfrog.
12. at the top of the heap (phrase) – at the highest point of an organization.
13. consummation (noun) – completion, accomplishment, achievement/attainment.
14. synergy (noun) – collaboration, coordination, unity.
15. ambitious (adjective) – determined, forceful/aggressive, purposeful.
16. entrant (noun) –  new member, beginner; competitor/contender.
17. staunch (verb) –  restrict, control, reduce.
18. red ink (noun) – financial deficit/debt.
19. spectrum (noun) – range; limit, scale.
20. have one’ work cut out (phrase) – to have a tough task.
21. lead-up (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situation.
22. arbitral (adjective) – resulting from the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
23. tip one’s hand (phrase) – reveal one’s intentions accidentally.
24. regulatory (adjective) – executive, organizational, management.
25. hamper (verb) – hinder, obstruct, impede.
26. exacerbate (verb) – aggravate, make worse/worsen.
27. fiscal (adjective) – financial, monetary.

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