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VOA (Voice of America) 6th June 2013

Vocabulary	Pronunciation	Meaning
1.obesity(n.)	/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/	-การอ้วนเกินไป -the state of being grossly fat or overweight Ex. Daily exercise is effective in overcoming obesity.
2.component(n.)	/kəmˈpəʊnənt/	-ส่วนประกอบ -a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle Ex. Hydrogen is a component of all organic compounds.
3.expose(v.)	/ɪkˈspəʊz, /	-เปิดเผย เผยออกมา -make (something) visible by uncovering it Ex. The coast is very exposed to the south-west.
4.instruction(n.)	/ɪnˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/	-แนะนำ -a direction or order Ex. He issued instructions to the sheriff.
5.combination(n.)	/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/	- การรวมตัว  -a joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct Ex. The combination of recession and falling property values proved fatal to the business community this colour combination is stunningly effective
6.figure(n.)	/ˈfɪgə/	-ออกแบบ ปรับแต่ง -a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company Ex. Susan has no head for figures.
7.charter(n.)	/ˈtʃɑːtə/	-กฏบัตร เช่า -the hiring of an aircraft, ship, or motor vehicle for a special purpose Ex. He liked to see the boat sparkling clean before each charter.
8.specialize(v.)	/ˈspɛʃ(ə)lʌɪz/	- ศึกษาเฉพาะทางในเรื่อง... -concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill  Ex. he could specialize in tropical medicine.
10.conservation(n.)	/kɒnsəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/	-การป้องกันความสูญเสีย -the action of conserving something, in particular Ex. He government must take action to promote energy conservation.
11.actually (adv.)	/ˈaktjʊəli, -tʃʊ-/	อย่างที่เกิดขึ้นตามจริง -as the truth or facts of a situation Ex. We must pay attention to what young people are actually doing.