to derive from

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to consume

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to snack

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manufacturer

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primarily

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property

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packaged

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to seize

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to maximize

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to devote to

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to account for

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hectare

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mere

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tonne

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figure

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conservationist

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to cite

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plantation

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGxhbnRhdGlvbg&hash=a4c71d463fb4e3db6b0e34dcbffc5c043d0a5ba7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

countless

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deforestation

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dwindling

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population

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monoculture

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industrial

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endangered species

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fauna

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZmF1bmE&hash=63098ccddbb3161815250e4cc4d82fa2d622fa25&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

threat

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biodiversity

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to declare

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radical

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environmentalist

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to boycott

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to argue

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dramatic

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intuitive

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argument

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nuanced

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vital

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desirable

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to eliminate

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supply chain

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developing country

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livelihood

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to strike

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utilitarian

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cropland

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The idiom "bone of contention" has roots in medieval English, where it originated from the literal meaning of a "bone" as an object of dispute or contention between two dogs. The phrase evolved to describe any contentious issue or subject that serves as a cause for disagreement or conflict between individuals or groups. Over time, it transitioned from its literal origins to a metaphorical usage, becoming a common expression in the English language to denote a central point of disagreement or conflict.

What is the origin of the idiom "bone of contention" and when to use it?

bone of contention

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Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1) in the Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

IELTS 17 - Academic | Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)

Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)

Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic "Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)" Vocabulary