concoction
Translation
concoction, mixture, invention
Examples
She drank a strange concoction of herbs.
She drank a strange concoction of herbs.
His excuse was an elaborate concoction.
His excuse was an elaborate concoction.
Grammar Patterns
a ((concoction)) of (sth.) a mixture of various ingredients She drank a strange concoction of herbs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mixture, brew, fabrication, invention
Etymology
From the verb 'concoct', ultimately from Latin 'concoquere' (to cook together). The '-ion' suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
A 'concoction' is the result of the action 'to concoct'. It's the thing that has been cooked up.