B1 Thai words
Intermediate vocabulary for stories, explanations, and real conversations.
mother-in-law (wife's mother)
that's too much; how extreme
[to] be fond of [sb]; [to] like each other
[to] say goodbye; [to] bid farewell
scratch mark (on skin)
audition
cooperative education; internship
swollen or puffy around the eyes
progress report
even so; nevertheless
improper; inappropriate
[to] bolt; [to] latch
[to] bolt; bar
huge; very big; gigantic
Isan dialect; Northeastern Thai dialect
completely blind
hopeless; having no way out; helpless
practitioner; trainee
inexperienced
[to] stop worrying; [to] feel relieved
exactly; without any difference or error
guesthouse; reception house
candle wax drippings; candle grease
original home; former domicile
reception hall; lobby; foyer
[to] encounter problems; face difficulties
volunteer work; voluntary work
[to] dislike [sb]; [to] loathe [sb]
tasteless; bland
heartbroken; devastated
educational qualification; degree or diploma
license plate; number plate
[to] extend time; [to] prolong
patrol police; patrol officer
[to] get stuck in the mud; [to] fall into a mudhole
in addition to this; apart from this
[to] clear out and throw away; [to] discard completely
silent; soundless; voiceless
[to] clear stock; [to] liquidate inventory
meek; timid; humble
bright orange; reddish-orange
[to] be in powder form; turn to powder
unfortunate person; victim
doctor's coat; lab coat
[to] keep one's distance; avoid involvement
pacifier; dummy
[to] claim insurance; [to] make an insurance claim
extremely urgent
[to] receive the baton
falsehood; untruth; lie
half-cooked; undercooked
alcoholic drink; liquor
[to] give [sth] for free
[to] meet the price; [to] afford
against the wind; upwind
[to] turn over cards; [to] reveal cards
[to] pay in installments
[to] relieve boredom; [to] kill time
Northern Thai food; Lanna cuisine
Year of the Horse
[to] use drugs; [to] take drugs
promising; having a bright future
[to] set to factory defaults
riddle; brainteaser
in some cases; under certain circumstances
youth; young adulthood
steamer pot; steamer
egg tray; egg carton
egg tray; egg carton
adviser; recommender; guide
indoor stadium; indoor arena
lender
sweet dark soy sauce
warning; admonition
slow-witted; slow to understand
unless; except if
overdue; outstanding
fountain pool
sarong
duvet; comforter; quilt
[to] date; [to] get to know each other romantically
resort; holiday resort
[to] gargle; [to] rinse the throat
filling
lonely; melancholy
lowland; low-lying area
soaking wet; drenched
[to] urinate
[to] criticize [sb] behind their back
science track; science program
grinder; masher; crusher
knick-knacks; odds and ends
[to] exercise the brain
[to] exercise the mind; [to] sharpen the intellect
timesheet
timesheet; timecard
uncle (father's older brother)
grammar rule; grammatical principle
brand-name product; designer goods
silly; goofy; wacky