Oct 29, 2025

How to Prepare for GRE Vocabulary Efficiently (and Stay Motivated)

Getting ready for the GRE can feel overwhelming. The endless word lists, flashcards, and practice questions sometimes make it feel more like a vocabulary contest than a reasoning test. It’s easy to lose motivation when memorizing hundreds of words that don’t seem to stick. But here’s what I discovered through trial and error: the most effective GRE vocabulary method is the one that’s personalized to you.