Six Foods That Changed the World

distinguish – v. to notice or recognize a difference between people or things

poisonous – adj. very harmful or unpleasant

rot – v. to slowly decay or cause something to decay

rapidly – adj. happening quickly

derive – v. to take or get something from something else

aspiration – n. something that a person wants very much to achieve

cultivated – adj. raised or grown on a farm or under contolled conditions

convert – v. to change

bottom line – n. the most important thing to consider

sustain – v. to provide what is needed for someone to exist

extinction – n. a coming to an end or dying out

protein – n. a substance found in foods that is an important part of the human diet

status - n. the position of someone or something when compared to others

empire - n. a group of areas that are under the control of one ruler or government

calories - n. a measurement of heat used to show the amount of energy that foods produce in the body

estates - n. large pieces or land

llamas - n. a South American animal, often used for meat and for carrying supplies

resurrection - n. the Christian belief that Jesus Christ returned to life after his execution