VERBS

Question 1

SCRUTINIZE

Answer 1

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly;

‘she scrutinized the painting’

Question 2

UPEND

Answer 2

set or turn something on its end or upside down

‘she upended the can of soup’

Question 3

PERCEIVE

Answer 3

Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
recognize; become aware of; realize.
“his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth”

Become aware of (something) by the use of one of the senses, especially that of sight.
-see; -hear.
“he perceived the faintest of flushes creeping up her neck”
“Our eyes perceive different wavelengths of light as color, but this sense isn’t very refined”

Question 4

TRY ME

Answer 4

Used to suggest that one may be willing to do something unexpected or unlikely.

A: ‘‘You won’t use a gun up here.’
B: ‘‘Try me.’’

Question 5

be CHAGRINED

Answer 5

Feel distressed or humiliated.

“He was chagrined when his friend poured scorn on him”
“Chagrined at not himself becoming king after his father’s death, he headed a revolt against the new ruler of the Servians.”