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Turn your vocabulary list into a quiz with AI

Upload a word list, textbook chapter, slides or notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, and each one explains why the right word fits.

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How a custom vocabulary quiz works

Students preparing for a language course or an exam often need a vocabulary quiz that matches the exact words from their own textbook, not a generic list pulled from the internet. Starting from your material means the quiz tests the terms your teacher actually assigned.

Build a quiz from a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, plain text notes or a photo of a word list.
Mix multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions in one set.
Read an explanation for every answer, right or wrong.
Study in the browser for free, or export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro.

Example vocabulary quiz questions with answers

Which word best means "speaking very little"?Taciturn. Taciturn describes someone who is habitually quiet and reserved in conversation.

True or false: "benevolent" means unkind or hostile.False. Benevolent means kind and well-meaning, so its opposite is malevolent.

What does the prefix "mal-" mean in "malnutrition"?Bad or poor. Mal- comes from Latin malus and appears in words like malfunction and malpractice.

Which word is the closest synonym for "candid"?Frank. Candid means open and sincere, so it matches frank rather than evasive.

What does "ubiquitous" mean?Found everywhere. Ubiquitous describes something present or appearing everywhere at once, from Latin ubique.

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Quizzes from your own words

Upload a word list, textbook PDF, slides or notes and get questions built from exactly the terms you need to learn.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you the meaning and usage of the word.

Flashcards for the same words

Turn the same vocabulary into flashcards with spaced repetition when you want to keep the words in long-term memory.

How it works

Upload your list

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of the page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer for your vocabulary quiz.

Study and export

Take the quiz in your browser on the free plan, or export it on a paid plan.

Paste in or upload the chapter or word list, then pick the question types you want. Multiple choice checks recognition, true/false catches common confusions, and short answer forces you to recall the meaning without a hint.

Working through a quiz is only half the job. Reading the explanation after each answer, then returning to missed words a few days later, is what moves vocabulary into lasting memory.

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Frequently asked questions

How many words should I put in one vocabulary quiz?

A short set of words from a single unit works better than a long mixed list, because you can review what you missed before moving on. If your list is long, split it by theme and make a separate quiz for each group.

What is the most effective way to study vocabulary?

Retrieval practice works better than rereading, so try to recall the meaning first and then check it. Spacing your reviews over several days helps the words stick.

Can I export a vocabulary quiz?

Exports are part of the paid plans: Plus includes PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems. The free plan lets you study the quiz in your browser.

Can I make a quiz from a photo of a word list?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so a snapped word list can become a quiz. You can also upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX or plain text notes.

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