I remember the long nights at the university library, sitting up making flashcard after flashcard on little blank notecards, catching an unintentional buzz from the fumes of my Sharpie, and for what? Just to sleep through the test the next day! Nope, nope nope. It’s time to move on to bigger tests and better prep, and that’s exactly what I’ve found in Kaplan’s GRE Vocabulary Flashcards. The minds at Kaplan have combined the knowledge of GRE experts with intuitive design and an amazing companion app to provide the complete package for a price that can’t be beat. So drop the notecards, put down the Sharpie, and let’s get into this review of GRE Vocabulary Flashcards.
What Makes These Cards Awesome
This set of flashcards might come in a small box, but as they say, good things come in small packages! The sheer amount of vocab, analysis, examples and more packed into this set is worth the price alone, but then when you experience how the app can take your studies on the go and simplify every aspect of the verbal category of the test, you’ll realize what a great deal this is. Here are some of the features that made me a believer.
- Tons of Words- The GRE is no walk in the park, so you’ll need to know some serious wordage for the test (and if you didn’t know that “wordage” is a real word, you may need these cards!). This set provides a whopping 500 cards, so it’s sure to be the only one you’ll need.
- Comprehensive definitions, descriptions, and more- GRE vocab can be like a moody girlfriend or boyfriend. They tell you one thing, but is that what they really mean? Kaplan clears this up by providing not only a definition but also synonyms and full sentences using the word in context. If only relationships were that easy!
- Compact and Portable- These aren’t the flashcards your first-grade teacher used to hold up for the whole class to see. They are made with convenience in mind. Each card is about the size of a business card, so you can easily take a stack to the gym, store them in your bag, or even keep some in your wallet.
- An Amazing Companion App- The app is included with purchase and takes your studies to a whole new level. All the physical cards are also in the app along with innovative ways to categorize them and quiz yourself. For example, you can make different decks based on how difficult you find some words or on which words you’ve memorized and which you haven’t. All you need is a phone or a tablet and you’re ready to go.
A Possible Concern
- The Paper Quality- Some people might expect thick, laminated cards, but these are not. The quality is just fine for a typical study or work environment, but you might not want to take your cards on your cross-country skiing trip.
Kaplan’s GRE Vocabulary Flashcards might not be perfect, but they are certainly everything I needed to master my vocabulary needs for the test. I highly recommend this flashcard/app combo to anyone looking to start or augment their GRE studies.
← Back to portfolio