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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

causality

IPA: /kɔˈzælɪti/

KK: /kɔˈzælɪti/

noun

Definition: The principle that explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

Example: Scientists study causality to understand how different factors influence each other.

causally

IPA: /ˈkɔːzəli/

KK: /ˈkɔːzəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a cause-and-effect relationship.

Example: The two events are causally linked, meaning one event led to the other.

causation

IPA: /kɔːˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /kɔˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of making something happen or producing an effect.

Example: The scientist studied the causation of the disease to find a cure.

causative

IPA: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/

KK: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the action of causing something to happen or exist, often used in grammar to describe verbs that indicate an action performed by someone or something.

Example: In English, the verb 'make' can be used in a causative construction to indicate that someone causes something to happen.

causatively

IPA: /ˈkɔːzətɪvli/

KK: /ˈkɔːzətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes something to happen or brings about a result.

Example: The teacher explained the concept causatively, helping the students understand the cause-and-effect relationship.

cause

IPA: /kɔz/

KK: /kɔz/

noun

Definition: A reason or principle that someone supports or fights for, often related to a social or political issue.

Example: Many people dedicated their lives to the cause of environmental protection.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something happen or to bring about a particular result.

Example: The heavy rain caused the river to overflow its banks.

caustic

IPA: /ˈkɔːstɪk/

KK: /ˈkɔːstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Able to burn or corrode living tissue; also describes something that is harshly critical or sarcastic.

Example: Her caustic remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

noun

Definition: A substance that can burn or damage living tissue through chemical action.

Example: The scientist handled the caustic carefully to avoid any accidents.

caustically

IPA: /ˈkɔːstɪkli/

KK: /ˈkɔːstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is harshly critical or sarcastic.

Example: She spoke caustically about the poor service at the restaurant.

causticity

IPA: /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/

KK: /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sharpness or bitterness in speech or writing.

Example: The causticity of his remarks left the audience in shock.

cauterization

IPA: //ˌkɔːtəraɪˈzeɪʃən//

KK: /kɔːtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of burning a part of the body to remove or close a wound or to stop bleeding.

Example: The doctor performed cauterization to stop the bleeding from the injury.

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