GRE® Vocabulary Flashcards

These 1,600+ smart, adaptive GRE Vocabulary flashcards have been expert-curated and vetted—and endorsed by ETS, the creators and administrators of the GRE—to prepare you for the exam’s Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing sections. With Brainscape's science-powered study algorithm delivering new words and definitions to you at a pace that is uniquely tailored to your strengths and weaknesses, you’ll make quick, easy progress.

These nine decks of 840+ vocab words focus on the incredibly important GRE words and example sentences you should know to improve your test scores and crush the exam. (And it's FREE to start studying!)

GRE Vocab Flashcards for Focused, Efficient GRE Test Prep

Effective communication is the portal through which we achieve great personal and professional success in life. And fundamental to good communication is a strong command of language. So, whether you are studying for the GRE or looking to swell your vocabulary with deliciously labyrinthine words, Brainscape’s adaptive GRE vocab flashcards are the best possible tool for the job.

Here’s what you get:

• 1,600+ Online flashcards that cover 840+ words in ETS’s revised GRE exam. (It also covers the same content as popular online test prep companies like Magoosh's video lessons app.)
• Two formats for delivery that test your definition recall of highly-tested vocabulary and your reversed ability to recall the words from their definitions.
• Peace of mind as we’ve strictly aligned these flashcards with the latest ETS test plan to cover all the vocabulary you need to know.
• A fast, effective spaced repetition system based on decades of academic research that will help you learn TWICE as fast, and remember for longer.
• Ongoing feedback, statistics, and visualization tools to help you track your progress, which motivates you to study even more (to keep your streak alive!)
• Ultimate freedom, accessibility, and convenience with in-sync studying across Brainscape’s website and all your iOS and Android devices. The ability to study anytime, anywhere allows you to repurpose any waiting time into study sessions, preventing last-minute cramming.
• Access to other comprehensive online flashcard collections for GRE Psychology and GRE Physics.

Brainscape’s GRE vocabulary flashcards are designed in partnership with GRE experts to help you master the building blocks of English with prodigious efficiency and convenience. Instantly accessible via the Brainscape web or mobile app, you can transform any humble snatch of idle time into a profitable review session, learning dozens of new words every day, while also constantly refreshing the words you learned the previous days and weeks.

GRE Vocab Test Takers Frequently Ask…

How can I improve my GRE vocabulary?

To boost your GRE vocabulary review, you need more than just reading lists; you need an active, daily practice that reinforces both meaning and usage. One of the most effective strategies to accomplish this is through practicing GRE flashcards, especially digital flashcards that incorporate efficient learning tactics like adaptive spaced repetition and active recall. (Spoiler alert: this is exactly what Brainscape delivers).

Which Vocabulary Do I Need to Know for the GRE?

The best words to review for the GRE are those that reappear frequently in reading comprehension and text completion questions. For a complete list of such words, download Brainscape’s certified GRE vocabulary flashcards (which also come with usage examples). Created in partnership with GRE experts, these vocabulary flashcards empower students to focus on the most commonly tested words, reinforcing them through repeated exposures that constantly adapt to your unique strengths and weaknesses. More than memorizing, these flashcards encourage active recall and contextual understanding, which will optimize your test scores and serve you well beyond the GRE.

Are 600 Words Enough for GRE?

Learning 600 words can give you a solid foundation for the GRE vocabulary test, especially if those are the most important GRE words frequently seen in official practice questions. Many students find that mastering a few hundred high-impact terms can significantly improve their performance on text completion and sentence equivalence sections. However, to really feel and be prepared for the GRE, you should review the entire GRE wordlist in Brainscape to 100% mastery (which covers the same vocabulary as Magoosh's flashcard app).

Additionally, rote memorizing vocabulary alone won’t carry you through the Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing sections—you’ll also need to understand how words function in context. Brainscape’s GRE words help you accomplish this by framing questions in two ways: those that compel you to recall the definition based on the word and those that compel you to recall the word based on the definition.

How Can I Make GRE Vocab Flashcards?

The very best way to make GRE vocab flashcards is to use a digital/online flashcard app that uses spaced repetition to help students learn as fast and as painlessly as humanly possible. For example: Brainscape. Then, focus on the list of high-frequency words found in GRE vocabulary questions: words that often appear in text completion and sentence equivalence sections. For each flashcard, include the word, its definition, a sample sentence, and a synonym or antonym. This gives you multiple ways to anchor the word in memory and prepares you to recognize it in different contexts.

Additional Study Tips for GRE Vocab Students:

• Read: How to review vocab words and build your vocabulary
• Watch: 4 Easy ways to review vocabulary words efficiently
• Explore: Brainscape’s YouTube channel for advice on how to optimize your studying so you get more done in less time and with even less anxiety.
• Get: Brainscape’s free, editable study planners and exam countdown sheets

So boost your GRE score while mastering some great words to make you look erudite as heck during your next soirée.