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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Every Action Has a Reaction

Here you will learn some English words about cause and effect, such as "augmentation", "causality", "effectual", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
aftereffect

an effect that results from an action or event

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aftermath

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

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augmentation

the act or process of adding the amount, value, or size of something

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to bring about

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

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by-product

something that happens incidentally and unexpectedly as a result of something else

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causation

the action or process of causing a particular thing

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causality

the relationship between a cause and its effect

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to come into effect

to start being used or having an impact

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consequent

occurring as a result of something particular

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contributory

playing a part in causing something

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cumulative

increasing gradually as more and more is added

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to deteriorate

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

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effectual

having the power to achieve a desired outcome or make a strong impression

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ensuing

following something or resulting from it

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to eventuate

to take place as an outcome

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herein

in this document, situation, place, etc.

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to imply

to suggest that one thing is the logical consequence of the other

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to induce

to trigger a particular event, condition, or response

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to instigate

to cause something to begin or occur

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to proliferate

to cause something to increase rapidly in number or size

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repercussion

an unintended effect of something, usually a negative and long lasting one

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to stem from

to originate from a particular source or factor

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whereby

used for indicating that something is done in accordance with the mentioned rule, approach, method, etc.

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to avert

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

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to trigger

to cause something to happen

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acutely

in a way that is too extreme or intense

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to beware

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

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critical

(of a problem or situation) very serious and possibly harmful that demands urgent attention or action

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daredevil

someone who is reckless and likes putting themselves in danger

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escapade

a thrilling yet potentially dangerous adventure, particularly one that people think is idiotic to embark on

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to spawn

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

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hazardous

presenting danger or threat, particularly to people's health or safety

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parlous

(of a condition) dangerous, terrible, or uncertain

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precautionary

taken in advance in order to avoid something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

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quicksand

a hazardous or difficult situation that is very hard to get out of

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to underlie

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

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