Vocabulary practice

leverage

something which gives help or advantage

soar

to fly high in the sky

harness

put into use; utilize

herd

a group of animals

trigger

to cause an action that causes a greater reaction

shepherd

a person who takes care of sheep

drainage

Removal of groundwater or surface water

drought

A long period of dry weather without rain

plead guilty/not guilty

to officially state that you are guilty or not

Whistleblower

a person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity.

illicit

unlawful, illegal

hefty

heavy, considerable size or amount

reimbursement

Refund or payback

comply with

to obey a rule or an order

ghostwriter

writer who writes a celebrity's story in book form for a fee