Turn your own word lists into a vocabulary quiz
Ready-made quizzes cover words that may not match your class or reading. DeckOwl builds a quiz from the material you already have, with answer explanations for every question.
Why a custom vocabulary quiz works better
Ready-made vocabulary quizzes are handy until the words on them are not the ones on your syllabus. A vocabulary quiz built from your own reading list or class notes tests the terms you actually need, in the context where you met them.
- Quiz only the words from your own reading or notes
- Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer formats
- Explanations that show the root meaning and usage
- Browser study on the free plan, with exports on Plus and Pro
Built from your files
Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes or a photo of a page. Text is read and turned into quiz questions about your own terms.
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer
Mix question types so you test recognition, meaning and recall. Each question includes an explanation of the correct answer.
Spaced review on Plus
Missed words come back at expanding intervals, so the vocabulary you struggle with gets more practice.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a word list, reading passage or lecture slides. No credit card is needed to start.
Choose question types
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, or combine them in one quiz.
Take the quiz and review
Answer in the browser, read the explanations and retake the words you missed.
Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file or plain notes, and DeckOwl generates multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions. Each question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you why the right word fits.
The free plan lets you generate three quizzes a month and study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and spaced repetition, and PDF, DOCX and Anki export for printing or review elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
How many vocabulary words should I study in one session?
Most learners do well with 10 to 20 new words per session. Reviewing those same words over several days works better than one long cram session.
What is the best way to remember new vocabulary?
Pair each word with a definition and an example sentence, quiz yourself on it, then come back after a day or two. Spacing your reviews out is one of the most reliable ways to keep words in memory.
Can I export my vocabulary quiz?
PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export, and the free plan is limited to browser study.
Is there a free plan?
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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