The Hindu Editorial (Big bank theory) – Aug 31, 2019

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The Hindu Editorial (Big bank theory) – Aug 31, 2019

For its sheer magnitude, the scale and the ability to disrupt the status quo, the mega bank mergers announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Big bank theory) – Aug 31, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Big bank theory) – Aug 31, 2019:

cost synergy (noun) – the opportunity of a combined corporate entity to reduce or eliminate expenses associated with running a business. the savings in operating costs expected after the merger of two companies.
sheer (adjective) – utter, complete/thorough, consummate/out and out.
magnitude (noun) – importance/significance, distinction, intensity/power.
status quo (noun) – the present situation, the current state, the existing state of affairs.
go down (phrasal verb) – be remembered, have an impact.
nationalisation (noun) – Nationalization happens when the government takes ownership of private assets.
bottomline (noun) – the main factor.
leverage (verb) – use, make use of, utilize (to maximum gain).
balance sheet (noun) – a statement that shows the financial condition of a company at a particular point in time.
the jury is out (phrase) – it means that the group has not yet decided on a controversial subject. A controversial subject remains undecided.
rationalisation (noun) – an act of justifying an inappropriate behaviour/attitude.
bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
hinge on (phrasal verb) – rely on, be depend on, resort to.
red flag (noun) – warning, caution, alarm bells.
consolidation (noun) – strengthening, reinforcement, stabilization.
proverbial (adjective) – well known, (in)famous, traditional.
have a bee in one’s bonnet (phrase) – be fixated, be preoccupied, be consumed.
shut down (phrasal verb) – close down, discontinue, cease operation.
obviously (adverb) – clearly, evidently, visibly.
brute (adjective) – physical, bodily.
minuscule (adjective) – very small, insignificant, negligible.
constrict (verb) – restrict, inhibit, obstruct, limit.
accountable (adjective) – answerable, responsible.
curb (verb) – restrain, restrict, control.
professionalism (noun) – capability, efficiency, aptitude.
fallout (noun) – adverse results; after-effects, repercussions.
unleash (verb) – let loose, release, set free.
upheaval (noun) – disruption, disorder, turmoil.
colour (verb) – influence, affect, distort.