Vocabulary Builder by Magoosh (Free. iOS and
Android) A vocab building game with 1200 important words, it has three
levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced. Created by a GRE tutor with
over 10 years experience it uses words in sentences and it designed to
stick. Track your progress and practice online http://gre.magoosh.com/builder/vocabulary . Includes free access to all of Magoosh’s general, GRE, SAT, and TOEFL vocab quizzes.
PowerVocab Word Game
(Free [with in-app purchases] Android only) With 350 words and a
flashcard teaching style this app helps users gain vocabulary skills
for SAT, GRE, GMAT, and ASVAB tests. Key features include learn words,
challenge quiz, search words which is like a handy dictionary, and an
audible pronunciation. Extremely bright colors and playful graphics keep
the app fun and fresh.
Vocab Builder
(Free. Android) Match the definition to the word to help build your
vocabulary. Designed for users studying for SAT or GRE tests, it has a
dictionary and tracks progress but seems to lack the colorful user
interface or features of some other apps.
Vocab Genius
by Brainscape (Free. iOS only) Created as a sort of gateway app to
their other products that teach foreign languages and GRE vocabulary
this app created by former executives of Kaplan and Princeton Review in
conjunction with cognition scientists from Columbia and Yale uses a
unique algorithm that creates a pattern of flashcards to help each
individual learn new vocabulary quickly. Feedback, statistics, and
visualization help users view their progress. The app will ask if you'd
like study reminders which may be helpful. It uses Facebook profile
information to send e-mails which may get annoying. I did not like it as
much because you don't really answer questions, you say how well you
know the word.
IntelliVocab
(Free. iOS, Android, Windows) With 287 words the app uses a quiz style
to teach users vocabulary. The user interface is simple and easy to
use. Questions ask users the correct definition or which word correctly
completes the sentence. Focusing on words that a user gets wrong it
provides an order of questions that best help the user learn new or
difficult vocabulary words. The app has an audio pronunciation
available. There are over 4500 additional words that can be unlocked for
a fee.
SAT Vocab by MindSnacks (Free. iOS only) An app with a very cute graphics, it looks like it is designed for elementary school or middle school children. I found the colors and artwork engaging. The app has an easy to use interface that walks you through how to use it the first time you open it up. Users are required to set-up an account or connect via their Facebook account. The app uses a flash card style games to teach SAT vocabulary words. I found it a lot of fun and could see it helping all ages learn new vocabulary. Unfortunately, three games are free the other SAT games (they call them lessons) within the app cost $4.99. All lessons which include a variety of languages, math, and science 400 lessons cost $19.99.
There are also several apps that provide a "word of the day" or "word of the week" these include: Push Vocabulary Builder, Dictionary.com, and Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
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