Is the Flying Car Really Happening Flashcards

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Decade

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noun

A period of 10 years

It took me many decades to learn how to play piano.

The 2nd decade of the 21st century has been tough so far.

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Autonomous

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adjective

Independent

China is developing autonomous busses.

They have an autonomous government.

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Hobbyist

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noun

Someone who does something as a hobby

There were many drone hobbyists in the park.

Many hobbyists are interested in that conference.

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On-demand

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adjective

Available when someone wants to use it

On-demand movie streaming sites are very popular.

We are developing an on-demand delivery service.

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Prototype

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noun

First experimental version of a product

The Tesla Roadster prototype looks amazing.

She says she has seen the iPhone 12 prototype.

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Technological hurdle

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noun

Technological problem

Battery life is a technological hurdle for many companies.

We are facing many technological hurdles this year.

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Certify

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verb

To say in a formal way that something is correct

I can certify that she is a great leader.

The government has to certify each taxi company.

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Cautious

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adjective

Careful

You should be very cautious when traveling to Nigeria.

She is cautious to make any direct statements.

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