Electric horses – The Hindu (Jul 08, 2017)

Electric horses – The Hindu (Jul 08, 2017)

After a century of spectacular growth powered by the internal combustion engine, the automobile industry is taking a serious look at moving away from fossil fuels,….  For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2

1. internal combustion engine (noun) – an engine which generates power by burning fuels within it.
2. fossil-fuels (noun) – non renewable resources or fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are formed from the buried /deposited organic materials.
3.  quest (noun) – search, hunt, pursuit.
4. in perspective (phrase) – when someone put something in perspective, he/she is evaluating importance of it in relation to everything else.
5. make up (phrasal verb) – comprise, form, constitute.
6. enliven (verb) – cheer up, brighten up, make something interesting.
7. cater (verb) – service, accommodate, provide for.
8. marque (noun) – make, line, name (of a range/model of a car).
9. feasible (adjective) – practical, viable, realistic.
10. dilemma (noun) – difficulty, problem, conundrum.
11. underscore (verb) – call attention to, emphasize, highlight.
12. elegance (noun) – neatness, simplicity.

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