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Turn your word lists into a printable vocabulary test

Upload your own vocabulary list, notes or slides and get quiz questions with explanations. The free plan studies in the browser, and Plus adds PDF and DOCX export for printing.

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Why teachers and students use a custom vocabulary quiz

If you need a printable quiz for Friday's spelling or language unit, a free vocabulary test maker can replace an evening of retyping word lists. Start by uploading the list your class is using, and DeckOwl writes questions that match those exact words and definitions.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a word list
Get multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations
Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, without exports
Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds PDF and DOCX export and spaced repetition

Example vocabulary test questions with answers

What does the word benevolent mean?Kind and generous; the root bene means good, as in benefit.

What does the word ubiquitous mean?Found everywhere; it comes from the Latin ubique, meaning everywhere.

What does the word ephemeral mean?Lasting a very short time; it comes from the Greek ephemeros, meaning lasting a day.

What does the word pragmatic mean?Dealing with problems in practical, realistic ways; the word comes from a Greek root meaning relating to action.

What does the word meticulous mean?Very careful about small details; the Latin root meticulosus once meant fearful, so the sense shifted over time.

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Built from your own words

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page, and the quiz is written from your material rather than a generic word bank.

Three question types

Get multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation so students see why an answer is right.

Print or export

Plus exports to PDF and DOCX for paper tests. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your list

Add your vocabulary notes, a worksheet photo or a slide deck. No credit card is needed to start.

Choose the question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the set.

Review and export

Check the questions, then study in the browser or export a printable PDF on Plus.

A ready-made printable worksheet covers words that may not match what you taught. Generating the test from your own material keeps the wording, examples and difficulty aligned with your lesson. Multiple-choice and true/false questions come with short explanations, which helps when you review answers in class.

For students, the same quiz works as practice. Paste in your notes, take the quiz in the browser on the free plan, and return to missed words later. Spaced repetition on Plus schedules those words so they come back before you forget them.

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Frequently asked questions

How many words should a vocabulary test include?

Many teachers use about 10 to 20 words per quiz, which is short enough to finish in one class period. Shorter sets work well for daily practice, and longer lists are easier to split into weekly units.

What is the best way to study vocabulary for a test?

Testing yourself works better than rereading the list, because recalling a meaning strengthens memory. Spacing practice over several days, and returning to words you missed, helps the meanings stick.

Can I print the test for free?

Exports are not included on the free plan, which lets you study in the browser. PDF and DOCX export are available on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Is there a discount for students?

Students get 40% off with a school email address. You can start on the free plan without entering a credit card.

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