Vocabulary Concept Map for Word Study
See how a vocab concept map links roots, affixes and example sentences, then generate one from your own word list or notes.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Your Vocab Map Fast
Turn word lists, reading passages or slides into a map that shows how new words connect to words you already know.
Built from your own words
Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or a text list, and the AI groups terms by theme, root and meaning.
Roots and affixes as branches
Each word links to its root, prefix or suffix, so you can guess meanings of unfamiliar words.
Quiz and flashcards next
Turn the map into a quiz to test recall, or create flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a Vocab Map
Three steps take you from a messy word list to a map you can study and quiz yourself on.
- 1
Add your words or topic
Upload your word list, reading or notes, or type a theme such as academic vocabulary.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups terms into branches by root, meaning, context and usage.
- 3
Study, expand and quiz
Expand any word with AI, edit entries, export the map, then test yourself with a quiz.
About Vocab Concept Maps
A vocab concept map is a visual summary of words and how they relate. Instead of memorizing isolated definitions, you place each term beside its root, its affixes, its synonyms and antonyms, and a sample sentence. Seeing these links helps you recall a word and recognize it in new reading.
- Roots: the core meaning shared by word families
- Prefixes and suffixes: modify meaning, part of speech or tense
- Synonyms and antonyms: words that sit close to or opposite a term
- Context examples: sentences that show how a word is used
- Word families: related forms such as noun, verb and adjective
Use the map to review before a test, reading assignment or exam. Build a personalized vocab map with CogniGuide from your own word list or notes.
Vocab Concept Map Questions
Answers about vocabulary maps and how to build one from your own material.
What does a vocabulary concept map show?
It shows how words relate, usually through shared roots, prefixes and suffixes, synonyms and antonyms, and example sentences. This makes it easier to infer meaning and remember terms.
Why use roots in a vocab map?
Many English words share Latin or Greek roots, so learning one root unlocks several words. Grouping words by root helps you guess meanings of unfamiliar terms in reading.
Which files can I use to make my own vocab map?
You can upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image of a word list. You can also just type a topic such as SAT vocabulary.
Can I turn my vocab map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz to test recall, and the same notes can become flashcards. A free plan lets you start without payment.