concoct

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Concoct' is when you put together or mix various things, sometimes in a surprising or clever way. For instance, crafting a gadget out of random bits and bobs.

Examples in Different Contexts

In branding, teams might 'concoct' marketing strategies. A brand manager might suggest, 'Let's concoct a unique campaign for the holiday season.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

This manual process is time-consuming and prone to errors. We need an automated solution to make our workflow more efficient.

Response:

I have just the thing in mind. I'll concoct a script to automate the process and improve its efficiency.

Creative

Scenario:

Our novel needs a twist to add some excitement. We need something that will hold our readers' attention till the end.

Response:

How about we concoct a plot twist where the hero is revealed to be the villain all along?