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C1 Level Wordlist - Changes and Impacts

Here you will learn some English words about changes and impacts, such as "accelerate", "appreciate", "convert", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to accelerate

to rise in amount, rate, etc.

Ex: As technological advancements continue, the demand for skilled programmers is expected to accelerate. 
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to accumulate

to collect an increasing amount of something over time

Ex: Over the years, he has accumulated a vast collection of rare stamps from all over the world. 
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to appreciate

(of value or price) to gradually rise

Ex: The value of their home has appreciated significantly over the past decade. 
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to bring about

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

Ex: The negotiations brought about a resolution to the conflict. 
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to convert

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

Ex: The liquid converts into a gas when exposed to high temperatures. 
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to deteriorate

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

Ex: If left untreated, metal exposed to harsh weather can deteriorate over time. 
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to ensue
to ensue
[Verb]

to happen following something or as a result of it

Ex: A heated argument ensued after the controversial decision was announced. 
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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality

Ex: The company's profits continue to grow steadily. 
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to induce
to induce
[Verb]

to trigger a particular event, condition, or response

Ex: The medication can induce drowsiness in patients. 
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to plunge
to plunge
[Verb]

(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount

Ex: As winter set in, the temperature plunged overnight, bringing an unexpected frost. 
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to provoke

to give rise to a certain reaction or feeling, particularly suddenly

Ex: The unexpected news had the power to provoke a range of emotions, from surprise to disbelief. 
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to rally
to rally
[Verb]

(particularly of share prices or currencies) to rise after a decline

Ex: After a steep drop, the stock market began to rally, giving investors hope for a recovery. 
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to rocket
to rocket
[Verb]

(of a price, amount, etc.) to increase suddenly and significantly

Ex: The price of crude oil rocketed after the announcement of the supply cut. 
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to sink
to sink
[Verb]

to drop in value, amount, strength, etc.

Ex: After the economic downturn, the value of the currency began to sink. 
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to stem from

to originate from a particular source or factor

Ex: The economic downturn stems from global market fluctuations. 
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to surge
to surge
[Verb]

(of prices, shares, etc.) to abruptly and significantly increase

Ex: After a positive earnings report, the company's stock surged by 20% in a single day. 
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to underlie

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

Ex: Cultural traditions underlie many of the festivals and celebrations we see around the world. 
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to shoot up

(of an amount or price) to increase rapidly

Ex: After the release of their new product, the company's stock prices shot up. 
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to swap
to swap
[Verb]

to give something to a person and receive something else in return

Ex: They decided to swap books to diversify their reading choices. 
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adverse
adverse
[Adjective]

against someone or something's advantage

Ex: The adverse effects of smoking on health are well-documented. 
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causal
causal
[Adjective]

related to the relationship between two things in which one is the cause of the other

Ex: The experiment aims to determine whether there is a causal connection between diet and heart disease. 
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causative
causative
[Adjective]

being the reason behind the occurrence of something

Ex: The doctor explained that smoking is a causative factor in many respiratory diseases. 
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consequent
consequent
[Adjective]

occurring as a result of something particular

Ex: The heavy rainfall and consequent flooding caused severe damage to the town. 
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influential
influential
[Adjective]

able to have much impact on someone or something

Ex: Her influential speeches inspired many people to take action for social change. 
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irreversible
irreversible
[Adjective]

unable to be undone, changed, or corrected once something has occurred

Ex: Smoking can cause irreversible damage to the lungs over many years. 
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marginal
marginal
[Adjective]

having limited significance or importance

Ex: The impact of the proposed changes on productivity was marginal. 
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substantial
substantial
[Adjective]

significant in amount or degree

Ex: The company made a substantial investment in upgrading its infrastructure. 
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thereby
thereby
[Adverb]

used to indicate how something is achieved or the result of an action

Ex: She followed a healthy diet, thereby improving her overall well-being. 
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aftermath
aftermath
[noun]

the situation that follows a very unpleasant event such as a war, natural disaster, accident, etc.

Ex: The aftermath of the earthquake left the city in ruins and thousands of people homeless. 
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contributor

a factor that helps to make something happen

Ex: Regular exercise is a significant contributor to overall health and well-being. 
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downturn
downturn
[noun]

a drop in market and business activities

Ex: The global pandemic caused a severe economic downturn, affecting businesses worldwide. 
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leap
leap
[noun]

a sharp increase in something, such as price, etc.

Ex: The announcement of the new product caused a significant leap in the company's stock price. 
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recovery
recovery
[noun]

a return to a previous or normal state

Ex: The economy is showing signs of recovery after the recession. 
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side effect

a result of a situation or action that was not meant to happen

Ex: The new policy aimed to boost economic growth, but an unintended side effect was increased inflation. 
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to weather

to experience a change in terms of color, shape, etc. due to the effect or influence of the sun, wind, or rain

Ex: The wooden fence weathered over time, developing a rustic grey patina. 
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to weather

to make something change in terms of color, shape, etc. due to the effect or influence of the sun, wind, or rain

Ex: The constant exposure to sunlight weathered the wooden deck, turning it a silvery gray. 
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meaningful
meaningful
[Adjective]

having a significant purpose or importance

Ex: She gave her grandmother a meaningful gift that brought tears to her eyes. 
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to rehash
to rehash
[Verb]

to discuss, consider, or deal with again, usually with the aim of resolving something

Ex: We don't need to rehash that old argument again. 
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