Turn your GRE word lists into vocab flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a vocab list. DeckOwl builds flashcards you can review on a spaced repetition schedule.
Why build your own GRE vocab deck
Ready-made GRE vocab flashcards are easy to find, but a generic list rarely matches the words your prep book or class actually covers. Making cards from your own material keeps your deck focused on what you will be tested on.
- Turn a prep book word list into cards in one upload
- Keep definitions and example sentences on the same card
- Review the words you miss more often than the ones you know
- Export to Anki on Plus if you already study there
Built from your material
Upload the word list from your prep book, a class handout or your own notes, and get cards that match the words you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know fade into longer gaps, so review time goes to the words that need it.
Export when you need it
Free accounts study in the browser. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for printing or moving cards to another app.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl pulls out terms and definitions and turns them into flashcards you can edit.
Review on a schedule
Study in the browser each day. Spaced repetition brings back the words you are most likely to forget.
Good GRE vocabulary study pairs a definition with a sample sentence, so you learn how a word is used in context. Review new words in short sessions and revisit older ones before you forget them.
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Frequently asked questions
How many GRE vocab words should I study each week?
There is no single right number, since it depends on your test date and how many words you already know. Many students find short daily sessions with new words mixed in with older review work better than long cramming blocks.
Should I memorize word roots or whole definitions?
Use both if you can. Whole definitions help with direct recall, while root and prefix patterns help you guess the meaning of words you have not seen before.
Can I export my GRE vocab flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan, which is $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Is there a free plan for DeckOwl?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start, and students with a school email get 40% off Plus.
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