Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Cause and Effect

Here you will learn some English words about cause and effect, such as "hence", "thereby", "stem", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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to arise [verb]

to begin to exist or become noticeable

Ex: Tensions began to arise among team members due to differing opinions on the project 's direction .

consequently [adverb]

used to indicate a logical result or effect

Ex: The team neglected to conduct thorough testing , and consequently , several critical errors emerged in the final product .

following [preposition]

used to indicate what happens as a result of something

Ex:

hence [adverb]

used to say that one thing is a result of another

Ex: The store was closed , hence they had to find another place to shop .

outcome [noun]

the result or consequence of a situation, event, or action

Ex: We are eagerly waiting to see the outcome of the new product launch .

thus [adverb]

used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

Ex: The proposal received unanimous approval from the board ; thus , the project was officially greenlit .

to trigger [verb]

to cause something to happen

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

causative [adjective]

being the reason behind the occurrence of something

Ex: The investigation aimed to identify the causative agents responsible for the food poisoning outbreak .

to ensue [verb]

to happen following something or as a result of it

Ex: A series of legal battles ensued following the company 's bankruptcy filing .

ineffective [adjective]

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

Ex: The marketing campaign was ineffective , as it failed to attract new customers .

whereby [adverb]

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

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thereby [adverb]

used to indicate how something is achieved or the result of an action

Ex: He invested in professional development , thereby enhancing his career prospects .

to effect [verb]

to cause something to happen or to achieve a desired outcome

Ex: The government 's intervention was necessary to effect a resolution to the crisis .

to prompt [verb]

to make something happen

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

effectually [adverb]

in a way that produces the intended result

consequentially [adverb]

happening as a consequence or effect of something

hereby [adverb]

(in official situations) according to this statement or document

thereupon [adverb]

immediately following something that is mentioned

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 .

ineffectual [adjective]

failing to achieve a desired result

Ex: All her complaints proved ineffectual and were quickly dismissed .

to result [verb]

to directly cause something

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to stem [verb]

to be caused by something

Ex:

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 .

chain reaction [noun]

a series of related events, each of which is caused by the former one

due to [preposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency .

indirectly [adverb]

not caused in a direct way or as the main result

effectively [adverb]

in a way that results in the desired outcome

Ex: The teacher used innovative teaching methods to engage students and convey the lesson effectively .

means [noun]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

Ex: Public transportation provides a means for many people to commute to work .

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 .

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 .

domino effect [noun]

a situation in which a series of similar events are triggered by a single event as the primary cause

to [take] effect [phrase]

(of an action, process, or change) to begin to produce the intended results or outcome

Ex: The treatment will gradually take effect and improve her condition over time .

to [come] into effect [phrase]

to start being used or having an impact

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

Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Communication	Art	Music	Literature
Movie and Theater	The Media	Argument and Agreement	Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing an Opinion	Advice and Suggestion	Making a Decision	Sickness and Health
Cause and Effect	Success and Failure	Education	Space
Money	Business	The environment	Likes and Dislikes
Persuasion and Involvement	Similarity and Difference	Signposting	Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge	Talking about Senses	Possession	Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents	Lifestyles	Tourism	The Planet Earth
Phrasal Verbs