Future Literacy 200-2 영영 Unit 10

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throughout

prep. during an entire situation or period of time
How we pay for things has changed a lot throughout history.

commodity

n. a resource such as grain, coffee, or gold that can be sold for money
So, eventually, commodities became money.

plant

n. a living thing that grows in earth
Commodities are things that most people need, such as cows, plants, salt, and cloth.

introduce

v. to bring a plan, system, or product into use for the first time
Then, about 3,300 years ago, metal coins were introduced as money.

stamp

v. to mark by pressing a design onto the surface
The value of each coin was stamped on it.

transport

v. to move people or goods from one place to another
Paper is even lighter than coins and is very easy to transport.

paper

n. thin, flat material made from crushed wood
Today, people still use paper money and coins.

evolve

v. to develop or change gradually over time
As humans evolve, we seek more convenient methods.

method

n. a way of doing something
As humans evolve, we seek more convenient methods.

try

v. to attempt to do something
Humans have tried to make paying for things easier and easier.

exchange

v. to give something and get something back
A long time ago, people exchanged goods and services to pay for things.

service

n. work done by an individual or group
A long time ago, people exchanged goods and services to pay for things.

valuable

adj. worth a lot of money
They exchanged something valuable they possessed for something else they needed or wanted.

possess

v. to own or have something
They exchanged something valuable they possessed for something else they needed or wanted.

both

adj. two people or things
However, this only worked if both people wanted what the other person had.