What does the word that contains the stem most likely mean?

A group of writers confected an anthology when they decided to publish a book of all of their favorite short stories.

Responses

to create a false or fake object in order to fool others
to create a false or fake object in order to fool others

to make by putting together many pieces or parts
to make by putting together many pieces or parts

to stop or halt the making of something
to stop or halt the making of something

a small piece of string wound together to make a strong rope

to make by putting together many pieces or parts