Cause, Effect & Logic — B2 English Vocabulary
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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.
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outcome/ˈaʊt.kʌm/
“The outcome was a surprise.”
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factor/ˈfæk.tə/
“Cost was a key factor.”
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impact/ˈɪm.pækt/
“The new law had a big impact.”
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consequently/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/
“He was late and consequently missed it.”
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thus/ðʌs/
“The data was wrong; thus the result is invalid.”
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nevertheless/ˌnev.ə.ðəˈles/
“It rained; nevertheless, we went out.”
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nonetheless/ˌnʌn.ðəˈles/
“It is hard; nonetheless, she tried.”
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hence/hens/
“He failed; hence the retake.”
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provoke/prəˈvəʊk/
“Such remarks can provoke anger.”
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induce/ɪnˈdjuːs/
“The drug can induce sleep.”
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correlate/ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/
“The two figures correlate closely.”
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repercussion/ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/
“The decision had one serious repercussion.”
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aftermath/ˈɑːf.tə.mæθ/
“The aftermath of the storm was severe.”
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ramification/ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
“Consider every ramification.”
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presumption/prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
“It is a reasonable presumption.”
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accordingly/əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/
“Plans changed; we acted accordingly.”
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stimulate/ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
“Tax cuts can stimulate growth.”
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knock-on/ˈnɒk.ɒn/
“There was a knock-on effect.”
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ensue/ɪnˈsjuː/
“Chaos may ensue after the news.”
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attributable/əˈtrɪb.jə.tə.bəl/
“The rise is attributable to demand.”
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inevitably/ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bli/
“Prices will inevitably rise.”
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provided/prəˈvaɪ.dɪd/
“You may go, provided you finish.”
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byproduct/ˈbaɪ.prɒd.ʌkt/
“Stress is a byproduct of the job.”
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culminate/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/
“Years of work can culminate in success.”
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instigate/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
“Activists may instigate a protest.”
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implicit/ɪmˈplɪs.ɪt/
“There was an implicit threat.”
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explicit/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/
“He gave explicit instructions.”
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fallout/ˈfɔːl.aʊt/
“The political fallout was huge.”
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spark/spɑːk/
“An arrest can spark riots.”
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generate/ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
“Wind can generate power.”
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contradictory/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/
“The two reports are contradictory.”
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subsequently/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/
“He resigned and subsequently left town.”
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prompt/prɒmpt/
“Bad news can prompt a sell-off.”
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resultant/rɪˈzʌl.tənt/
“The resultant delay cost money.”
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conditional/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
“The offer is conditional.”
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thereby/ˌðeəˈbaɪ/
“She saved money, thereby reducing debt.”
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precipitate/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
“A scandal can precipitate a fall.”
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manifest/ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/
“Stress can manifest as illness.”
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underpin/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/
“Trust and honesty underpin every deal.”
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dictate/dɪkˈteɪt/
“Supply and demand dictate the price.”
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upshot/ˈʌp.ʃɒt/
“The upshot was that he quit.”
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engender/ɪnˈdʒen.də/
“Fear can engender hatred.”
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logically/ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
“Logically, the plan should work.”
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consequent/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/
“The flood and the consequent damage were huge.”
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tantamount/ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/
“Silence is tantamount to consent.”
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motive/ˈməʊ.tɪv/
“Police searched for a motive.”
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justified/ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪd/
“Her anger was fully justified.”
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proportional/prəˈpɔː.ʃən.əl/
“Pay is proportional to hours.”
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whereas/weərˈæz/
“He is calm, whereas she is anxious.”
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fruition/fruˈɪʃ.ən/
“The plan finally came to fruition.”