Check the meaning of the verbs in the box. Then choose the correct words in the text.

In 1925, a conman called Victor Lustig 'invited/refused businessmen to attend a meeting, where he admitted/ offered to sell the Eiffel Tower to them. Lustig didn't own the tower, but he 'complained / explained that he represented the city of Paris. It was a lie. He told the businessmen that the city council didn't want the tower, but "refused / insisted that it was a secret because the people of Paris would Scomplain / order if they knew about the plans. In the end, a man called Poisson "agreed / admitted to buy the tower.

This week's programme tells the story of Victor Lustig and other conmen who have 'convinced / agreed people to buy some of the world's most famous buildings.​