B2 · Upper-Intermediate

Cause, Effect & Logic — B2 English Vocabulary

This B2 vocabulary list gathers 50 upper-intermediate English words about cause, effect & logic — how ideas connect and follow on. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.

  1. outcome/ˈaʊt.kʌm/

    “The outcome was a surprise.”

  2. factor/ˈfæk.tə/

    “Cost was a key factor.”

  3. impact/ˈɪm.pækt/

    “The new law had a big impact.”

  4. consequently/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/

    “He was late and consequently missed it.”

  5. thus/ðʌs/

    “The data was wrong; thus the result is invalid.”

  6. nevertheless/ˌnev.ə.ðəˈles/

    “It rained; nevertheless, we went out.”

  7. nonetheless/ˌnʌn.ðəˈles/

    “It is hard; nonetheless, she tried.”

  8. hence/hens/

    “He failed; hence the retake.”

  9. provoke/prəˈvəʊk/

    “Such remarks can provoke anger.”

  10. induce/ɪnˈdjuːs/

    “The drug can induce sleep.”

  11. correlate/ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

    “The two figures correlate closely.”

  12. repercussion/ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

    “The decision had one serious repercussion.”

  13. aftermath/ˈɑːf.tə.mæθ/

    “The aftermath of the storm was severe.”

  14. ramification/ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

    “Consider every ramification.”

  15. presumption/prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

    “It is a reasonable presumption.”

  16. accordingly/əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/

    “Plans changed; we acted accordingly.”

  17. stimulate/ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/

    “Tax cuts can stimulate growth.”

  18. knock-on/ˈnɒk.ɒn/

    “There was a knock-on effect.”

  19. ensue/ɪnˈsjuː/

    “Chaos may ensue after the news.”

  20. attributable/əˈtrɪb.jə.tə.bəl/

    “The rise is attributable to demand.”

  21. inevitably/ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bli/

    “Prices will inevitably rise.”

  22. provided/prəˈvaɪ.dɪd/

    “You may go, provided you finish.”

  23. byproduct/ˈbaɪ.prɒd.ʌkt/

    “Stress is a byproduct of the job.”

  24. culminate/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

    “Years of work can culminate in success.”

  25. instigate/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/

    “Activists may instigate a protest.”

  26. implicit/ɪmˈplɪs.ɪt/

    “There was an implicit threat.”

  27. explicit/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/

    “He gave explicit instructions.”

  28. fallout/ˈfɔːl.aʊt/

    “The political fallout was huge.”

  29. spark/spɑːk/

    “An arrest can spark riots.”

  30. generate/ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/

    “Wind can generate power.”

  31. contradictory/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/

    “The two reports are contradictory.”

  32. subsequently/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/

    “He resigned and subsequently left town.”

  33. prompt/prɒmpt/

    “Bad news can prompt a sell-off.”

  34. resultant/rɪˈzʌl.tənt/

    “The resultant delay cost money.”

  35. conditional/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

    “The offer is conditional.”

  36. thereby/ˌðeəˈbaɪ/

    “She saved money, thereby reducing debt.”

  37. precipitate/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/

    “A scandal can precipitate a fall.”

  38. manifest/ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/

    “Stress can manifest as illness.”

  39. underpin/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/

    “Trust and honesty underpin every deal.”

  40. dictate/dɪkˈteɪt/

    “Supply and demand dictate the price.”

  41. upshot/ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

    “The upshot was that he quit.”

  42. engender/ɪnˈdʒen.də/

    “Fear can engender hatred.”

  43. logically/ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/

    “Logically, the plan should work.”

  44. consequent/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/

    “The flood and the consequent damage were huge.”

  45. tantamount/ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/

    “Silence is tantamount to consent.”

  46. motive/ˈməʊ.tɪv/

    “Police searched for a motive.”

  47. justified/ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪd/

    “Her anger was fully justified.”

  48. proportional/prəˈpɔː.ʃən.əl/

    “Pay is proportional to hours.”

  49. whereas/weərˈæz/

    “He is calm, whereas she is anxious.”

  50. fruition/fruˈɪʃ.ən/

    “The plan finally came to fruition.”