B1 Thai words
Intermediate vocabulary for stories, explanations, and real conversations.
hesitant; torn; flustered
disadvantage
hard to manage; overburdened
hotline
[to] feel ticklish (Northern Thai)
[to] stride; quicken one's steps
medical prescription; doctor's written order
science and mathematics; science–mathematics study track
[to] become annoyed; have one's mood spoiled
full time; end of a match (sports)
just now; only a moment ago
freshly; just now; very recently
very light; almost weightless
[to] take off
private school (older term)
[to] insert; put inside
volleyball (informal)
headline
[to] develop an ingrained habit; become used to getting one's way
outside world
[to] test [sb]'s feelings, sincerity, or loyalty
parking fee
jicama; yam bean
olive-green
roll-up door; roller shutter
[to] die a natural death; die peacefully
extra income; side earnings (informal)
possessive; unwilling to share
black soil
given to complaining; nagging
shuttle vehicle
[to] bid farewell
application form; request document
centipede (Northern Thai)
yeast; fermentation mold
[to] dry-clean
[to] get up suddenly; spring to one's feet
gloom; sadness
squarely; directly on target (informal)
email mailbox
Photoshop
all together; in unison
unthinking; irrational; out of control
[to] be hooked on going out for fun
abundance; plentifulness
open-air place; outdoor area
flagpole; flagstaff
[to] retire
[to] gamble; make a bet
[to] conserve strength; save effort
luck-bringer; lucky charm
downstream; with the current
[to] sign out on departure
[to] log out; sign out
stern; rear of a boat
foot end; direction toward the feet (informal, impolite)
urinary bladder (informal, impolite)
[to] feel irritated or troubled
farsightedness; long-sightedness
[to] farm upland fields
blind spot; hidden corner
day after day
ornamental plant
hotel suite
date; dating partner (informal)
[to] break; flout the rules (informal)
verse; poetic composition
abridged edition; condensed version
[to] come to blows; fight with fists (informal)
green-stemmed bok choy; Shanghai bok choy
naive; inexperienced in worldly matters
grade point average; GPA
[to] omit; delete; eliminate
[to] slip away; withdraw; step aside
obedience; heeding
sports car
[to] nibble; graze
[to] abruptly leave one's work
with soft giggles
[to] invest jointly; join as a business partner
estimation; approximate judgment
[to] shorten the time needed
obstruction; difficulty
clumsiness; awkwardness
[to] edge closer; snuggle up to [sb]
[to] violate religious precepts
clearing out; discarding; selling off
[to] be tied up with; be caught up in [sth]
individual; person-specific
[to] follow; keep track of
night shift
day shift
red-handed; in the act
[to] publicly declare one's identity or stance
[to] extract the main points
with physical contact
general manager
quick-witted; quick to learn
[to] keep one's word; honor a promise
hurried; hectic; chaotic