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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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
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
