Real life: Business vocabulary

A ..... account is a type of savings account in which funds are deposited by an account holder; however, the funds are then made payable to a beneficiary at some point in the future. For example, some parents might open this kind of account for their children and will then give them the funds when they are older and more responsible.

A certificate of deposit (CD) is an interest-earning account that offers a higher rate of return on investments but the money is ..... for a longer, specified amount of time.

Do I have the right extension? I'm looking for accounts receivable. .....

W: I would love to work as a SOHO (small office/home office). I think many people will work as SOHOs at some point in the future. M: Really? I think many employees will find it hard to ..... their personal lives from their business affairs.

When Simon got to work, his boss told him that he had to give an ..... speech about his current project immediately. Simon didn't know about the speech in advance and was completely unprepared for the sudden presentation.

I can't give you a refund; however, I can offer you a store ..... for the amount of the purchase price. This is as good as cash in this store and can be used to purchase any item of equal or lesser value.

That .....-built wet bar in your basement sure is nice. I like how the designer created it just for you. What kind of wood is that? Maybe mahogany?

One way for businesses to promote sustainable ..... is by building LEEDS certified green buildings when expanding.

People enter into contracts called ..... with insurance companies. This type of contract compensates a person who suffers from some kind of accidental injury or loss.

Some investors refuse to put their money into the stock market. Instead, they buy ..... and try to make money by buying and selling houses, apartments and land. However, this is also a risky investment strategy.