concoct
To make something by mixing things, or to invent a story or plan.
concoct in a sentence
- The twins concocted a fizzy purple potion out of lemonade and blackcurrant juice.
- The spy needed to concoct a clever excuse for being late, so he invented a runaway llama.
Words that mean something similar
invent, mix, brew
More words about thinking & learning
- conscious: Awake, and aware of what is happening around you.
- contrary: Completely opposite to something else.
- crucial: Extremely important; something everything else depends on.
- cryptic: Having a hidden meaning that is hard to work out.
- decipher: To work out what something difficult or secret means.
- demonstrate: To show clearly how something works, or that it is true.
- determine: To decide something firmly, or to work it out for certain.
- dilemma: A tricky choice between two things, where neither seems right.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test