a variety of substances put together for a purpose; a group of different kinds (of people)
combine, join
Cases of word usage
1) not willing to admit members or mix with others considered to be inferior in social position, education etc (exclusive)
2) to mix (things) (mingle)
3) (any of many kinds of) liquid which does not mix with water, obtained from animals e.g. cod-liver oil), plants (olive oil), or found underground (petroleum) (oil)
4) a change of responsibilities, duties etc; to mix (playing-cards) again (reshuffle)
5) (to cause a person, thing) to move; to move a spoon etc round and round in (liquid etc) in order to mix it thoroughly (stir)
