Vocabularium - Flash Cards

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Educational app teaches new words and famous quotes.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
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redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Vocabularium - Flash Cards is an educational app created to expand vocabulary. The application includes 200 words with correct pronunciations and usage. Each card offers something different on the opposite side -- some words contain quotes from classic literature, while others have full definitions or synonyms. Users can collect a selection of favorite words by highlighting the star on the upper right-hand corner of the card. Search through the assortment of words by shuffling through random cards, organizing words alphabetically, or flipping through favorites.

  • Ease of use5
    Simply touch the screen to reveal the definition or quote on the other side of the flash card, and swipe your finger to move forward or backward.
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
  • Sex0
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  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism0
    The app does not have advertisements, although the publisher promises that a paid version of the app with more words is on the way.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety4
    Mostly private. The app does not have any links to outside sources.
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The VOCABULARIUM - FLASH CARDS app does a good job teaching new words, and offers a nice introduction to classic literature. Some words simply provide definitions, while other words are linked to quotations -- "ambiguous" from Moby Dick and "repudiate" from War and Peace are examples. Whether expanding vocabulary or playing trivia with friends, word smiths will find Vocabularium - Flash Cards a productive activity or simply a fun way to pass time.

This review was written by Karen Wirsing

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This review was written by Karen Wirsing
Category:Reference
Platforms:Android
Price:Free
Size:0.55 MB
Publisher:Ralph Gootee
Version:1.2
Release date:January 19, 2011
Minimum software requirements:Android 1.6 and up
This review was written by Karen Wirsing
 

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