1. The bank clerk at the counter did not know the customer and in view of the large amount of money involved was naturally ________ about paying out the sum on the cheque.

2. Each month when you receive your pay, the employer ________ a certain amount to pay towards your pension.

3. The present finance minister has adopted a very ________ approach towards change and always follows a very cautious policy.

4. Since he left the army, he misses the excitement and danger and still wants to live life in the fast ________ .

5. As the builder wanted cash for the work he had done, she had to go to the bank personally to ________ the money herself.

6. Even after their recent heavy expenses, they still found there was a healthy ________ in their bank account.

7. I'm afraid this cheque will be of no value until you have put your ________ on it.

8. All the ________ you make on your internet account are recorded so that you can check the details at any time.

9. It was considered a very good time to apply for a ________ to buy the house because interest rates were very low.

10. If the department agrees that you have paid too much tax in the year, you will receive a ________ in due course.