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Agents People who work for a government or organization, often involved in espionage or intelligence gathering. ■ The spies from the CIA and KGB met at a secret rendezvous to exchange information.
brokerage The act of buying and selling securities on behalf of clients, earning a commission for doing so. ■ When the brokerage firm lost all their client's money in one day, they had to open up shop as "broker-less" agents.
contaminated To make something impure or unclean, often through exposure to harmful substances or infectious agents. ■ "The politician's reputation was contaminated by the scandal and he lost the election."
Escorts A group of people who accompany a person or thing to a destination, usually providing security or protection. ■ "The president had an entourage of bodyguards and Secret Service agents who escorted him to the White House.", ■ "I hired a group of male escorts to help me move my furniture."
feds A humorous term for federal agents or law enforcement officers. ■ When the feds showed up at my friend's house, he knew he was in trouble. But when they started singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and dancing to hip hop beats, he couldn't help but laugh.
opens To make a door, lid, or container swing open, especially by turning a handle. ■ "The door opens with a loud creak. I always forget to oil the hinges."; To begin or start something, especially an activity or discussion. ■ "The meeting opens with a prayer and then dives right into discussing the budget."; To reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or unknown. ■ "The secret agent's cover was blown when he accidentally opened his briefcase in front of the wrong person."; To uncover or discover something, often by chance. ■ "I always wondered what was inside that old antique chest until I accidentally opened it while dusting."
Viruses Small infectious agents that reproduce inside the cells of living organisms, often causing diseases. ■ "I'm telling you, my computer is running slower because it's infected with a virus. I bet if I install some antivirus software, it will be as fast as lightning!"
washing The act of getting something clean by removing dirt and other impurities through the use of water, soap, or other cleaning agents. ■ "I forgot to wash my hands after using the restroom, and now they're all covered in germs!", The act of engaging in sexual activity with someone while they are naked. ■ "I heard that John washed his new girlfriend during their first date!"