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Why custom GRE flashcards beat generic decks

Ready-made printable GRE decks cover common vocabulary, but your score depends on the gaps in your own practice tests, and a generic list will not target them. Good GRE exam flashcards come from the material you are actually studying, so every card reflects a concept you need to learn.

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Example GRE vocabulary, math, and writing flashcards

Abate (as used on the GRE Verbal section)To lessen in intensity or amount. Synonyms include subside, ease, and diminish.

Sum of the first n positive integersn(n+1)/2. Pairing the terms from both ends of the sequence shows why.

What does the GRE Argument task ask you to do?Critique the reasoning of a given argument by identifying unstated assumptions and flawed logic, without stating your own opinion on the topic.

Sentence equivalence: what is the key first step?Predict the missing word from the sentence context before reading the choices, then select two options that produce sentences with the same meaning.

Chance that two fair coins both land heads1/4. Each coin has a 1/2 chance of heads, and independent events multiply.

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Built from your material

Upload the prep book chapters, practice test reviews, or lecture slides you already use, and get cards drawn from that exact content.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer intervals, so your review time goes where it helps most.

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Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

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DeckOwl creates flashcards from the content, which you can review and edit before you start studying.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck with spaced repetition and focus on the cards you keep missing.

Build the deck as you work through each section. Add a card whenever you miss a sentence equivalence question, a data interpretation rule, or an argument flaw, then let spaced repetition bring those items back until they stick.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for the GRE verbal section?

There is no fixed number, so start with the words that appear most often in your practice tests and add more as you find new ones. A smaller deck you review daily usually works better than a long list you rarely open.

What should GRE flashcards cover besides vocabulary?

Include quantitative formulas, the reasoning steps for sentence equivalence, and the common flaws in Analytical Writing argument prompts. Cards that ask why an answer is right tend to build stronger recall than bare definitions.

Can I export GRE flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is a Plus feature at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

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