1. "bug-eyed" means they were shocked or incredibly interested. It suggests that when people are shocked, eyes protrude rom their sockets like bugs (they get really big). 2. "high-profile" means something that is highly noticed. In this case, it could mean this was the sixth kidnapping of a famous person this week, or someone else that would be noticed or get a lot of coverage or attention. 3. "take your pick" -- someone has presented a choice. Either will do.

.bug-eyed : so shocked, surprised.. high-profile: something bitgtime or so popular / highly recognizable. take your pick : it's your choice. just choose one of which.. ^_^

1. you can get bug-eyed by thinking of something terrible or imagining you have just seen something shocking and by reacting with your face. the muscles will raise your eyebrows, your head will pull back and you will feel your eyes widen in shock (as though you have been slapped). try doing this in front of a mirror so you can see the effect for yourself. 2. High profile means more than just the ordinary. if an citizen got kidnapped (abducted) that would be a bad thing but if your political leaders were being kidnapped one by one and this was the sixth this week, these also bad things would be a major event in all the news and media and would get lots of attention. 3. The context is that you are asked to choose from an array of options. so now you have to make a decision. you have my answer AND you have the other answer to your questions (there may be more in the days to come). In the end, you have to decide which answer is best (if you could only pick one) "TAKE YOUR PICK..... PLEASE. Have fun.