Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Every Action Has a Reaction

an effect that results from an action or event

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

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

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

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

the action or process of causing a particular thing

the relationship between a cause and its effect

to start being used or having an impact

occurring as a result of something particular

playing a part in causing something

increasing gradually as more and more is added

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

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

following something or resulting from it

to take place as an outcome

in this document, situation, place, etc.

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

to trigger a particular event, condition, or response

to cause something to begin or occur

to cause something to increase rapidly in number or size

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

to originate from a particular source or factor

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

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

to cause something to happen

with a sharp or steep angle

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

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

someone who is reckless and likes putting themselves in danger

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

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

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

(of a condition) dangerous, terrible, or uncertain

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

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

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something