Question

1. read the origin of the word concocted

concoquere: latin, meaning \to cook together\
confeccionar: spanish, meaning \to make\
now reread this sentence from lines 49-50:
left on their own, look what a monstrous thing my crew concocted!
what is the meaning of concocted as it is used in line 50?
○ fixed or repaired carefully.
○ destroyed or ruined completely.
○ ignored or overlooked by someone.
○ created or invented, especially something harmful or deceitful.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "concocted", we analyze its etymology (Latin "to cook together", Spanish "to make") and the context. The sentence implies the crew created something monstrous. Option 1 is about fixing, 2 about destroying, 3 about ignoring—none fit. Option 4 ("Created or invented, especially something harmful or deceitful") aligns with the idea of creating (like cooking/making) something negative.

Answer:

D. Created or invented, especially something harmful or deceitful.