elsa vocabulary

Unsatisfactory
/ˌʌnˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
The customer complained because the service quality was ___ and below expectations.

Not good enough; failing to meet expectations.
ex: u… service or results

Browsing through
/ˈbraʊzɪŋ θruː/
She spent the afternoon ___ an online store without planning to buy anything.

Looking at things casually or without focus, often just for interest.
ex: b… t… social media

Complimentary
/ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/
Guests receive a ___ welcome drink when they arrive at the hotel.

Free of charge; given as a gift.
ex: c… drinks or services

Exquisite
/ˈekskwɪzɪt/
Everyone admired the ___ design of the handmade jewelry.

Extremely beautiful, delicate, or carefully made.
ex: e… details or craftsmanship

Distinguished
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
He is a ___ professor known for his long and successful career.

Highly respected and admired because of achievements or status.
ex: d… career or appearance

Stay hydrated
/steɪ ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/
Developers are reminded to ___ during long working sessions.

to drink enough water to stop your body from becoming dry.
ex: s… h… while working long hours

on the fence

not able to decide something

Example: consumers are still o..t..f, waitingfor a less expensive computer to come along.

Hit it off (with someone)

/hɪt ɪt ɒf/
We really _ when we first met.

to quickly become friendly and get along well with someone

Prospect

/ˈprɑː.spekt/
The job offers excellent career _.

chances or possibilities for future success

Diligent

/ˈdɪl.ə.dʒənt/
She is a _ employee who always meets deadlines.

careful, hardworking, and consistently putting in effort

Nutritious
/nuˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Eating nutritious meals helps maintain energy throughout the day.

healthy and providing the nutrients your body needs

Meal prep
/miːl prep/

She does meal prep every Sunday to save time during the week.

the practice of preparing meals in advance for convenience or healthy eating

Portion control
/ˈpɔːr.ʃən kənˌtroʊl/

Portion control can help maintain a healthier diet.

managing the amount of food you eat to avoid overeating

Fiber
/ˈfaɪ.bɚ/

Foods high in fiber can improve digestion and help you feel full longer.

a type of nutrient found in plants that helps digestion and supports gut health

Counterfeit
/ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.fɪt/

The police discovered a large number of counterfeit products in the warehouse.

fake and made to look like the real product or money

Skim
/skɪm/

I only had time to skim the report before the meeting.

to read or look through something quickly without focusing on every detail