Turn your GRE vocabulary PDF into flashcards with AI
Already have a word list from your prep course? Upload it and get flashcards you can review on a spacing schedule, so the words you miss come back sooner.
Why build the deck from your own vocabulary list
A printed GRE word list is a useful starting point, but GRE vocabulary flashcards work better when they match the exact words you are studying. Upload your own PDF, DOCX, slides or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl generates cards from that text.
- Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, notes or a photo of a vocabulary page
- Review cards on a spacing schedule that adjusts to your answers
- Study in the browser on the Free plan with 3 generations per month
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV with Plus, or export QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML with Pro
Works from your own PDF
Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, notes file or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads the page and turns the words into cards.
Spaced repetition
Cards you find difficult return more often, and words you know are shown less frequently, so review time goes to the words that need it.
Export when you need it
Study in the browser on the Free plan. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export so you can print a set or move it into another app.
How it works
Upload your word list
Add the PDF or photo of the vocabulary pages you are studying.
Review the generated cards
Check the front and back of each card and remove any you do not need.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck daily and let spaced repetition decide which words come back next.
Cards made from your own material also keep your prep focused. If your course gives you a set of roots, synonyms or word lists, the deck reflects that set rather than a generic bank of words.
Review in short, regular sessions. Spaced repetition spreads practice across days, which is usually easier to sustain than one long cramming session before the test.
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Frequently asked questions
How many GRE vocabulary words should I study each day?
Many students find a small daily batch easier to keep up with than cramming a full list at once. Adjust the number based on how many words you can review accurately without rushing.
What is the best way to memorize GRE vocabulary?
Pair each word with a short example sentence and a root or context clue you will remember. Then review it repeatedly over several days rather than in one sitting.
Can I export my flashcards to print them or move them to Anki?
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included with Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Can DeckOwl make flashcards from a PDF word list?
Yes. Upload the PDF, and the AI reads the text and creates question and answer cards from it. Photos of printed pages are also read with text recognition.
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