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fix: Correct week-of ordering - April 20 list now has the words you used with kids, April 27 has the alternative list

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## Vocabulary List
### 1. Aberration
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected; an anomaly
**Example**: The sudden snowstorm in July was considered an aberration, not the norm for that season.
### 2. Abjure
**Part of Speech**: Verb
**Definition**: To solemnly renounce a belief, right, or cause; to give up something formally
**Example**: After the scandal, the politician was forced to abjure his previous statements.
### 3. Abstruse
### 1. Capricious
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Difficult to understand; obscure or hidden from普通 understanding
**Example**: The professor's abstruse theories on quantum physics left most students confused.
**Definition**: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; fickle or unpredictable
**Example**: The capricious weather in spring can shift from sunshine to hail within minutes.
### 4. Acumen
### 2. Supercilious
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful
**Example**: Her supercilious tone made it clear she considered the rest of the team inadequate.
### 3. Perfunctory
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; mechanical and routine
**Example**: The inspector gave the building a perfunctory glance before signing off on the inspection.
### 4. Recondite
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Little known; abstruse or beyond the understanding of most people
**Example**: His recondite knowledge of medieval alchemy fascinated the small group of scholars in the audience.
### 5. Quixotic
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical to the point of nobility
**Example**: His quixotic quest to rid the world of all poverty was admirable but largely unachievable.
### 6. Sagacious
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd and wise
**Example**: The sagacious mentor recognized the young entrepreneur's potential before anyone else did.
### 7. Verisimilitude
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
**Example**: Her business acumen helped the startup grow from a garage idea into a Fortune 500 company.
**Definition**: The appearance of being true or real; believability in art or literature
**Example**: The filmmaker's attention to period detail gave the historical drama remarkable verisimilitude.
### 5. Admonish
### 8. Resilient
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; tough and adaptable
**Example**: The resilient ecosystem slowly recovered from the devastating oil spill over several years.
### 9. Acquiesce
**Part of Speech**: Verb
**Definition**: To warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise earnestly
**Example**: The teacher admonished the students for cheating on the final exam.
**Definition**: To accept something reluctantly but without protest; to yield quietly
**Example**: Though he disagreed with the plan, he chose to acquiesce rather than cause further conflict.
### 6. Adulation
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: Excessive praise or admiration; idolization
**Example**: The rock star couldn't handle the adulation from fans who followed him across three countries.
### 7. Adjunct
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: Something added as a supplementary rather than essential part; an auxiliary
**Example**: The community college hired adjunct professors to teach the overflow classes.
### 8. Aggrandize
**Part of Speech**: Verb
**Definition**: To increase the power, status, or wealth of; to make something seem greater than it is
**Example**: Politicians often aggrandize their own achievements while downplaying their failures.
### 9. Allegory
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
**Example**: George Orwell's Animal Farm is an allegory for the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism.
### 10. Amalgamate
**Part of Speech**: Verb
**Definition**: To combine or unite to form one organization, structure, or whole
**Example**: The three small publishing houses decided to amalgamate into a single multinational conglomerate.
### 10. Ambiguous
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning; unclear or doubtful
**Example**: The ambiguous wording of the contract led to a lengthy legal dispute between the two parties.
## Progress
- [x] Word list generated
- [x] Words added to WORD_LIST.md
- [ ] Words created in weekly folder
- [ ] Study materials created
- [ ] Practice exercises completed
- [ ] Weekly review completed
## Notes
This week's vocabulary focuses on abstract nouns and verbs that describe judgment, combination, and social dynamics — words frequently encountered in academic writing, journalism, and professional discourse.
This week's vocabulary focuses on character traits, judgment, and qualities often encountered in literary analysis and sophisticated discourse.
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# Week of 2026-04-27
## Overview
- **Week Start**: April 27, 2026
- **Week End**: May 3, 2026
- **Grade Level**: 9-12 / Adult
## Vocabulary List
### 1. Aberration
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected; an anomaly
**Example**: The sudden snowstorm in July was considered an aberration, not the norm for that season.
### 2. Abjure
**Part of Speech**: Verb
**Definition**: To solemnly renounce a belief, right, or cause; to give up something formally
**Example**: After the scandal, the politician was forced to abjure his previous statements.
### 3. Abstruse
**Part of Speech**: Adjective
**Definition**: Difficult to understand; obscure or hidden from ordinary understanding
**Example**: The professor's abstruse theories on quantum physics left most students confused.
### 4. Acumen
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
**Example**: Her business acumen helped the startup grow from a garage idea into a Fortune 500 company.
### 5. Admonish
**Part of Speech**: Verb
**Definition**: To warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise earnestly
**Example**: The teacher admonished the students for cheating on the final exam.
### 6. Adulation
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: Excessive praise or admiration; idolization
**Example**: The rock star couldn't handle the adulation from fans who followed him across three countries.
### 7. Adjunct
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: Something added as a supplementary rather than essential part; an auxiliary
**Example**: The community college hired adjunct professors to teach the overflow classes.
### 8. Aggrandize
**Part of Speech**: Verb
**Definition**: To increase the power, status, or wealth of; to make something seem greater than it is
**Example**: Politicians often aggrandize their own achievements while downplaying their failures.
### 9. Allegory
**Part of Speech**: Noun
**Definition**: A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
**Example**: George Orwell's Animal Farm is an allegory for the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism.
### 10. Amalgamate
**Part of Speech**: Verb
**Definition**: To combine or unite to form one organization, structure, or whole
**Example**: The three small publishing houses decided to amalgamate into a single multinational conglomerate.
## Progress
- [ ] Word list generated
- [ ] Study materials created
- [ ] Practice exercises completed
- [ ] Weekly review completed
## Notes
This week's vocabulary focuses on abstract nouns and verbs that describe judgment, combination, and social dynamics.
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10. Alacrity
11. Paradigm
## Week of 2026-04-20
1. Aberration
2. Abjure
3. Abstruse
4. Acumen
5. Admonish
6. Adulation
7. Adjunct
8. Aggrandize
9. Allegory
10. Amalgamate
## Week of 2026-04-13
1. Enervating
2. Perspicacious
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10. Esoteric
Bonus: Labyrinthine
## Week of 2026-04-20
1. Capricious
2. Supercilious
3. Perfunctory
4. Recondite
5. Quixotic
6. Sagacious
7. Verisimilitude
8. Resilient
9. Acquiesce
10. Ambiguous
## Week of 2026-04-27
1. Aberration
2. Abjure
3. Abstruse
4. Acumen
5. Admonish
6. Adulation
7. Adjunct
8. Aggrandize
9. Allegory
10. Amalgamate