VOA Week 2

Vocabulary	Pronunciation	Meaning
criticize	/ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz/	verb indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way: Exp. the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately. วิจารณ์
activist	/ˈaktɪvɪz/	นักกิจกรรม Exp. Only a handful of activists are articulate our union.
restrict	/rɪˈstrɪkt/	verb put a limit on; keep under control: Exp. some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors. จำกัด , การยับยั้ง
citizen	/ˈsɪtɪz(ə)n/	noun  a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized: a British citizen ประชาชน ,พลเมือง
undermine	/ʌndəˈmʌɪn/	Exp. Confidence in management practices was undermined by the crash. ทำให้กร่อน