SAT Math and Logic - Causality and Intentionality

Here you will learn some English words related to causality and intentionality, such as "impulse", "elicit", "bane", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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to precipitate [verb]

to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences

Ex: His remarks during the press conference have the potential to precipitate a diplomatic incident .

to catalyze [verb]

to initiate or accelerate a process

Ex: Policy changes are essential to catalyze improvements in environmental sustainability and combat climate change .

to prompt [verb]

to make something happen

Ex: The unexpected resignation of the CEO prompted a reevaluation of the company 's leadership structure .

to invoke [verb]

to bring about or cause something to happen

Ex: The announcement of the policy changes invoked a wave of protests across the city .

to underlie [verb]

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

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

to pose [verb]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

Ex: The cybersecurity breach posed a serious threat to the confidentiality of sensitive information .

to exert [verb]

to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

Ex: The manager needed to exert her authority to maintain discipline in the workplace .

to elicit [verb]

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

Ex: The teacher used thought-provoking prompts to elicit insightful responses from the students .

to stem [verb]

to be caused by something

Ex:

to incur [verb]

to face consequences as a result of one's own actions

Ex: Failure to pay bills on time may incur additional fees and penalties .

to animate [verb]

to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people

Ex: The lively music animated the festival , creating an atmosphere of celebration .

to spearhead [verb]

to be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.

Ex: The captain was assigned to spearhead the rescue mission in the disaster-stricken area .

to necessitate [verb]

to make something required due to specific circumstances

Ex: His medical condition necessitated frequent visits to the doctor for monitoring .

to incite [verb]

to encourage or provoke someone to take action

Ex: The speaker is currently inciting the audience to reflect on societal issues .

causality [noun]

the relationship between a cause and its effect

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

instigation [noun]

the act of causing something to begin or occur

stimulus [noun]

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

Ex: In therapy , therapists may use various stimuli , such as images or prompts , to evoke emotional responses and facilitate discussion .

foundation [noun]

the core principles or base upon which something is started, developed, calculated, or explained

Ex: A strong moral foundation is essential for building a cohesive and ethical community .

premise [noun]

a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument

Ex: The film 's plot relies on the premise that time travel is possible and can alter past events .

outcome [noun]

the result or consequence that follows from a previous action, event, or situation

Ex: Poor planning resulted in a negative outcome for the project , causing delays and budget overruns .

bane [noun]

something that causes continual trouble, misery, or destruction

Ex: The faulty wiring became the bane of the renovation project .

grassroots [adjective]

originating from the most basic level

Ex:

indicative [adjective]

serving as a clear sign or signal of something

Ex: The company 's rising profits were indicative of its success in the market .

conducive [adjective]

leading to the desired goal or result by providing the right conditions

Ex: The supportive atmosphere in the classroom was conducive to learning .

unintended [adjective]

happening without being planned or deliberately caused

Ex: The joke had an unintended effect , causing offense to some audience members .

involuntarily [adverb]

without conscious control or will

Ex: I smiled involuntarily at the memory of our childhood mischief .

deliberately [adverb]

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

Ex: She deliberately left the door unlocked to let him in .

inadvertently [adverb]

by accident or through lack of attention

Ex: The website was inadvertently taken offline during the update .

readily [adverb]

in a willing and unhesitant manner

Ex: They readily acknowledged their mistake and apologized .

unwittingly [adverb]

without realizing or intending it

Ex: The tourists unwittingly crossed into restricted territory .

unthinkingly [adverb]

in a manner that shows a lack of thought or consideration

Ex: They unthinkingly repeated the rumor , spreading misinformation throughout the office .

purposely [adverb]

in a deliberate or intentional way

Ex: The artist purposely used bright colors to create a cheerful mood .

wilfully [adverb]

in a deliberate and intentional manner

Ex: They wilfully neglected their duties , leading to a decline in productivity .

impulse [noun]

a sudden strong urge or desire to do something, often without thinking or planning beforehand

Ex: The sudden impulse to travel led them to book a last-minute flight .

volition [noun]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

Ex: He acted according to his own volition , refusing to be influenced by others ' opinions .

resistance [noun]

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

Ex: His resistance to authority often caused conflict at work .

reluctant [adjective]

not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable

Ex: The company was reluctant to invest in new technology due to concerns about cost and implementation .

purposeful [adjective]

having a clear aim or intention

Ex: The speaker 's purposeful delivery captivated the audience 's attention throughout the presentation .

spontaneous [adjective]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

Ex: The couple ’s spontaneous weekend getaway turned into one of the best trips they ’d ever taken .

senseless [adjective]

without purpose or reason, often referring to violent or wasteful actions

Ex: The senseless killing of innocent civilians left everyone in disbelief .

SAT Math and Logic
Mathematics	Arithmetic and Statistics	Geometry	Time and Order
Quantity and Partitives	Finance	Inclusion and Characterization	Comparison
Certainty and Uncertainty	Regularity and Rationality	Irregularity and Irrationality	Causality and Intentionality
Praise	Evaluation and Criticism	Importance	Research and Innovation