Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Cause and Effect

Here you will learn some English words about cause and effect, such as "root", "raise", "thus", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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to trigger [verb]

to cause something to happen

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

root [noun]

the primary cause of something

Ex: Finding the root of the misunderstanding allowed them to resolve the issue and improve communication .

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 .

to provoke [verb]

to give rise to a certain reaction or feeling, particularly suddenly

Ex: The controversial artwork was intended to provoke thought and discussion about societal norms .

to result [verb]

to directly cause something

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to raise [verb]

to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind

Ex: The plans for the new development have raised angry protests from local residents .

to stem from [verb]

to originate from a particular source or factor

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

responsible [adjective]

being the main cause of something

Ex: The faulty wiring was found to be responsible for the fire .

side effect [noun]

a result of a situation or action that was not meant to happen

Ex: One side effect of the rapid technological advancements is the growing concern over data privacy .

significantly [adverb]

to a noticeable or considerable extent

Ex: Test scores rose significantly across all age groups .

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 .

surge [noun]

a sudden or abrupt rise in quantity, intensity, or activity

Ex: Stock prices experienced a sudden surge .

to rocket [verb]

(of a price, amount, etc.) to increase suddenly and significantly

Ex: Housing prices have rocketed in the city due to high demand and limited supply .

to plunge [verb]

(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount

Ex: After the company reported disappointing earnings , the stock prices plunged .

to lower [verb]

to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength

Ex: With each passing hour , her energy levels began to lower , signaling the need for rest .

to produce [verb]

to cause or bring about something

Ex: These reforms will produce little change .

product [noun]

a thing or person resulted from something particular

Ex: The conflict was a product of long-standing tensions between the two communities .

ineffective [adjective]

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

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

increasingly [adverb]

in a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time

Ex: The team is increasingly confident about achieving its goals .

to jump [verb]

(particularly of a price, rate, etc.) to increase sharply

Ex: The interest rates on loans jumped sharply as a response to economic uncertainties .

leap [noun]

a sharp increase in something, such as price, etc.

Ex: The leap in fuel prices has made transportation costs much higher for businesses .

implication [noun]

a possible consequence that something can bring about

Ex: The report highlighted the implications of climate change for future generations .

to multiply [verb]

to significantly increase in quantity

Ex: The organization aims to multiply its impact by collaborating with others .

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 .

to decline [verb]

to reduce in amount, size, intensity, etc.

Ex: The popularity of the product declined after the release of a newer version .

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 .

contribution [noun]

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

Ex: Students are assessed on the contributions they make to classroom discussions and projects .

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 .

consequence [noun]

the outcome or result of an event, especially as it affects an individual

Ex:

to collapse [verb]

(of prices, shares, etc.) to suddenly decrease in terms of amount or value

Ex: The company 's shares collapsed following the announcement of poor quarterly results .

to gain [verb]

(of currencies, prices, etc.) to increase in value

Ex: His investments gained significantly over the year .

following [preposition]

used to indicate what happens as a result of something

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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 .

causal [adjective]

related to the relationship between two things in which one is the cause of the other

Ex: There 's a causal relationship between smoking and lung cancer .

to climb [verb]

to increase in terms of amount, value, intensity, etc.

Ex: The athlete 's training regimen needed to climb to a higher level to stay at the top of their game .

to boost [verb]

to increase or improve the progress, growth, or success of something

Ex: Adding a variety of nutrients to your diet can boost your immune system .

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