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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aftereffect [noun]

an effect that results from an action or event

Ex: The team 's victory had a positive aftereffect on their morale and future performance .

aftermath [noun]

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

Ex: The aftermath of the war saw widespread devastation and a long road to recovery for the nation .

augmentation [noun]

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

Ex: The augmentation of the city 's infrastructure was necessary to support the increasing population .

to bring about [verb]

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

Ex: The scientific discovery brought about advancements in medicine .

by-product [noun]

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

Ex: Increased efficiency was a welcome by-product of the new manufacturing technique .

causation [noun]

the action or process of causing a particular thing

Ex: Establishing causation between smoking and lung cancer requires extensive research .

causality [noun]

the relationship between a cause and its effect

Ex: Establishing causality in social sciences often involves complex statistical analysis .

to [come] into effect [phrase]

to start being used or having an impact

Ex: The upgraded software came into effect with the latest update .

consequent [adjective]

occurring as a result of something particular

Ex: He did n't study for the exam , and his poor performance was the consequent result .

contributory [adjective]

playing a part in causing something

Ex:

cumulative [adjective]

increasing gradually as more and more is added

Ex: The company 's profits showed a cumulative increase over the past few years .

to deteriorate [verb]

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

Ex: The health of plants may deteriorate if not provided with proper care .

effectual [adjective]

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

Ex: Her speech was effectual in persuading the committee to approve the project .

ensuing [adjective]

following something or resulting from it

Ex:

to eventuate [verb]

to take place as an outcome

Ex: It ’s hard to predict what will eventuate from such a risky decision .

herein [adverb]

in this document, situation, place, etc.

Ex:

to imply [verb]

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

Ex: His consistent tardiness implies a lack of respect for others ' time .

to induce [verb]

to trigger a particular event, condition, or response

Ex: The unexpected news was enough to induce a state of panic among the crowd .

to instigate [verb]

to cause something to begin or occur

Ex: The controversial art exhibition instigated a fierce debate about freedom of expression .

to proliferate [verb]

to cause something to increase rapidly in number or size

Ex: The organization ’s outreach efforts proliferated support for their environmental initiatives .

repercussion [noun]

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

Ex: The new law had far-reaching repercussions that affected the entire industry .

to stem from [verb]

to originate from a particular source or factor

Ex: The protests stem from the government 's decision to raise taxes .

whereby [adverb]

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

Ex:

to avert [verb]

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Ex: Regular maintenance checks on the aircraft help avert technical failures during flights .

to trigger [verb]

to cause something to happen

Ex: A shortage of raw materials can trigger delays in the production schedule .

acutely [adverb]

with a sharp or steep angle

Ex: Her shoes had acutely pointed toes that made walking difficult .

to beware [verb]

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

Ex: Beware of fraudulent emails asking for your personal information ; they could be phishing scams .

critical [adjective]

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

Ex: The political unrest had escalated to a critical level , threatening national security .

daredevil [noun]

someone who is reckless and likes putting themselves in danger

Ex: His reputation as a daredevil grew after he attempted a world record in base jumping .

escapade [noun]

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

Ex: The film 's plot centers around a dangerous escapade involving secret missions and high stakes .

to spawn [verb]

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

Ex: The innovative idea has the potential to spawn a whole new industry .

hazardous [adjective]

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

Ex: The hazardous road conditions made driving treacherous during the snowstorm .

parlous [adjective]

(of a condition) dangerous, terrible, or uncertain

Ex: The country ’s political situation was parlous , leading to widespread unrest .

precautionary [adjective]

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

Ex: The company issued a precautionary recall of the product due to safety concerns .

quicksand [noun]

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

Ex: His personal life was in quicksand after the unexpected divorce .

to underlie [verb]

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

Ex: A commitment to excellence underlies the company 's global success .

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