Contextual layering vs. rote SRS?

Lately, I’ve hit a wall with standard flashcards; they feel sterile. To keep things engaging, I’ve started "contextual layering"—taking words related to specific disciplines, like professional etiquette or historical arts, and drafting tiny, contrasting scenarios. For example, comparing a verb’s use in a job role versus a physical action. Does anyone else use specific thematic clusters to maintain nuance?