Vocab Genius

Name: Vocab Genius
Rating: 4.5 (391 reviews)
Author: Brainscape

Fast Vocabulary Builder

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

391 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

Brainscape
Language

EN
English
Size

26.4
MB

New Version: Test out what Vocab Junkie is like for FREE, then unlock everything when you're ready. Improve your vocabulary FASTER than with any other vocab app. Applying the latest in cognitive science techniques, Brainscape helps you efficiently learn over 1,300 dynamic flashcards covering both vocabulary words and their roots. Rather than creating frivolous games or distracting quizzes to try to make learning “fun,” Brainscape provides a scientifically optimized algorithm to repeat flashcards in just the right pattern for your brain’s maximum absorption, based on YOUR confidence. Brainscape makes sure that your study time is used as efficiently as possible, because – let’s face it – you are busy! Vocab Junkie includes: • Over 800 flashcards for some of the most useful yet difficult vocabulary words in the English language, complete with definitions, sample sentences, and synonyms • Over 300 “word elements” flashcards for common prefixes, suffixes, and roots • A customized flashcard repetition algorithm that cuts your memorization time dramatically • Convenient “browse” and “search” functions that allow you to easily find cards you want • Ongoing feedback, statistics, and visualization tools to help you track your progress The Brainscape team is made up of former executives from The Princeton Review and Kaplan, as well as cognitive scientists formerly with Columbia and Yale. Our mission is to make learning easier and more convenient. Please feel free to check out our website, where you will be able to create your own flashcards. Good luck studying!

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

out of 5

391 Ratings

Awesome, but not perfect.
06/15/2020

Schi Town
The app is great; the algorithm put in place to repeat words until you get a grasp of them is brilliant. Problem is, some of the definitions that you’ll learn aren’t necessarily what you’ll find in a Webster’s Dictionary, which is kind of bizarre. I get it that they’re trying to keep the definitions to a minimal amount of words to help with memory, but many of the definitions seem to be just too short and vague. Then there are some definitions that seem to be a little off...For example, in the app the word “circuitous” is a noun, and defined simply as “roundabout,” meaning literally a roundabout that you’d drive through. Circuitous can include a roundabout in certain contexts, but it is used mostly as an adjective, and more specifically it means “having a circular or winding course.” Put into a sentence, you could use it as “we took a circuitous route to grandma’s house.” It can also mean “not being forthright or direct in language or action.” Not a huge deal, but it makes me wonder what other words on the app are a little off. But either way, it’s a great app. I haven’t found another that’s anything like it!
Awesome, but not perfect.
06/15/2020

Schi Town

The app is great; the algorithm put in place to repeat words until you get a grasp of them is brilliant. Problem is, some of the definitions that you’ll learn aren’t necessarily what you’ll find in a Webster’s Dictionary, which is kind of bizarre. I get it that they’re trying to keep the definitions to a minimal amount of words to help with memory, but many of the definitions seem to be just too short and vague. Then there are some definitions that seem to be a little off...For example, in the app the word “circuitous” is a noun, and defined simply as “roundabout,” meaning literally a roundabout that you’d drive through. Circuitous can include a roundabout in certain contexts, but it is used mostly as an adjective, and more specifically it means “having a circular or winding course.” Put into a sentence, you could use it as “we took a circuitous route to grandma’s house.” It can also mean “not being forthright or direct in language or action.” Not a huge deal, but it makes me wonder what other words on the app are a little off. But either way, it’s a great app. I haven’t found another that’s anything like it!
I'm going to tell you about a wonderful app called Vocab Genius!
09/16/2016

King Review Man!
Hi, my name is the Review King Man! My real name is Stefan Pamphile and I'm 13 years old and my main goal is to get smarter and learn the more interesting and helpful vocabulary words that will help me in the future!I hope you try out the app because it will change your life and it will change how you speak and everyone will look and treat you differently! Thank you for taking your time and reading this! I hope this changes your mind about getting the app! 😁
I'm going to tell you about a wonderful app called Vocab Genius!
09/16/2016

King Review Man!

Hi, my name is the Review King Man! My real name is Stefan Pamphile and I'm 13 years old and my main goal is to get smarter and learn the more interesting and helpful vocabulary words that will help me in the future!I hope you try out the app because it will change your life and it will change how you speak and everyone will look and treat you differently! Thank you for taking your time and reading this! I hope this changes your mind about getting the app! 😁
BEST vocab app out there
11/26/2016

lex farm
I tried a few different adult vocabulary apps, but I found them to be a let-down after viewing the selection of vocabulary they would try and teach you. I knew all of it - most to be very simple words even a child would now (I'm sorry, if you're in your 20's and need help defining the word "outgoing", I have no hope for this world). This app was different. I'm learning so much more than I thought I ever could and it's greatly improving my writing and oral vocabulary.
BEST vocab app out there
11/26/2016

lex farm

I tried a few different adult vocabulary apps, but I found them to be a let-down after viewing the selection of vocabulary they would try and teach you. I knew all of it - most to be very simple words even a child would now (I'm sorry, if you're in your 20's and need help defining the word "outgoing", I have no hope for this world). This app was different. I'm learning so much more than I thought I ever could and it's greatly improving my writing and oral vocabulary.
A Gym for your Mind
02/12/2017

LBMarkey
Brainscape makes it simple to improve your mind. It postulates that recalling a fact is similar to doing a bicep curl for your brain. Brainscape tests recall differently though, using the age old flash card. You read the question, or word you must define, and after giving your answer, you turn the card over, but then you rate how well you knew the card on a 1-5 scale. This second step of asking yourself is a crucial step in learning process.
A Gym for your Mind
02/12/2017

LBMarkey

Brainscape makes it simple to improve your mind. It postulates that recalling a fact is similar to doing a bicep curl for your brain. Brainscape tests recall differently though, using the age old flash card. You read the question, or word you must define, and after giving your answer, you turn the card over, but then you rate how well you knew the card on a 1-5 scale. This second step of asking yourself is a crucial step in learning process.