Turn your GRE words into flashcards with AI
Printed vocabulary lists are a start, but the words that stick are the ones you meet in your own study material. Upload a list, slides or photos of your notes and get flashcards with spaced repetition.
Why build your own GRE word deck
Printed GRE vocabulary lists are everywhere, but a generic GRE words flashcards set rarely matches the words in your prep book, your practice tests or the reading you do in class. Making your own deck from those sources keeps the review tied to the vocabulary you will actually see.
- Turn a photo of a vocabulary page into cards without retyping it
- Keep one deck per source, such as a prep book or a practice test
- Review cards you miss more often until they stick
- Export to Anki on Plus if you already use it for daily review
Start from your own list
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a word list, and DeckOwl builds flashcards from it.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, and the ones you know fade into longer intervals, so review time goes where it is needed.
Take it anywhere
Study in the browser on the free plan. Paid plans add PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for your own review routine.
How it works
Add your words
Upload your GRE vocabulary list, a set of notes or a photo of a page from your prep book.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl pulls out terms and definitions and turns them into flashcards you can edit before you study.
Review on schedule
Work through the deck daily. Spaced repetition decides which words you see again and when.
Spaced repetition works best when each card is short and specific. Keep the front as the word or a short cue, and the back as a clear definition with one example sentence. Review a little every day instead of cramming a long list the night before the test.
When you find a word you keep missing, add a note to the card or split it into a sharper question. Over a few weeks the deck reflects your own weak spots rather than someone else's list.
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Frequently asked questions
How many GRE words should I study each day?
Most students do better with a short daily session than a long weekly one. Choose a size you can finish consistently, and let spaced repetition bring back the words you miss.
What is the best way to memorize GRE vocabulary?
Pair each word with a definition and a sentence that uses it in context. Test yourself from the word to the meaning, then reverse it, and review the cards you get wrong more often.
Can I export my GRE word flashcards?
Exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser.
Is there a free way to try DeckOwl first?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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