VOA special English 8

Vocabulary	Pronunciation	Meaning
resolution (noun)	/rɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/	ปณิธาน,ข้อยุติ a firm decision to do or not to do something Ex. She kept her resolution not to see Anne any more.
declare (verb)	/dɪˈklɛː/	ประกาศ say something in a solemn and emphatic manner Ex. The prime minister declared that the programmer of austerity had paid off.
definitely (adverb)	/ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/	เป็นมั่นเหมาะ,แน่ๆ without doubt (used for emphasis) Ex. I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you.
overseas (adverb)	/əʊvəˈsiːz/adv	นอกประเทศ in or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea Ex. He spent quite a lot of time working overseas.
undergraduate (noun)	/ʌndəˈgradjʊət/	นักศึกษาระดับปริญญาตรี a university student who has not yet taken a first degree Ex. A group of Oxford undergraduates.
meaningful (adjective)	/ˈmiːnɪŋfʊl, -f(ə)l/	มีความหมาย having meaning: serious, important, or worthwhile Ex. The new structure would bring meaningful savings.
examination (noun)	/ɪgˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n, ɛg-/	การตรวจสอบ a detailed inspection or study Ex. An examination of marketing behavior.
vocational (adjective)	/və(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/	เกี่ยวกับอาชีพ (of education or training) directed at a particular occupation and its skills Ex. Specialized vocational courses such as fashion and catering have been popular among students.
optimist (noun)	/ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m/	ผู้มองในทางที่ดี Somebody who think positive Ex. I’m an optimist.