My glossary contains 20 terms connected to my presentation topic. Name of the topic: Wonders of the World
According to
preposition
As stated by or in.
Example: According to the President of the Utica.
sk: podľa
Ancient
adjective
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
Example: The ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean.
sk: staroveký
Announcement
noun
A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example: The announcement was made on 1st January.
sk: oznámenie
Archaeological
adjective
Involving or relating to archaeology.
Example: The Temple of Kukulcan stands as the epicenter of this legendary archaeological site.
sk: archeologické
Campaign
noun
An organized course of action to achieve a goal.
Example: It was a campaign started in 2000 to choose Wonders of the World.
sk: kampaň
Cultural
adjective
Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society.
Example: They each carry massive cultural and historical weight.
sk: kultúrne
Dynasty
noun
A series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them.
Example: The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries.
sk: dynastie
Estimate
verb
To guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something.
Example: It cost an estimated $1 billion.
sk: odhadnúť
Execution
noun
The legal punishment of killing someone.
Example: The Colosseum hosted executions as well.
sk: poprava
Historical
adjective
Connected with studying or representing things from the past.
Example: The Great Pyramid of Giza is a historical monument.
sk: historické
Irrigation
noun
The practice of supplying land with water so that crops and plants will grow.
Example: The river supplies water for irrigation of agricultural crops.
sk: zavlažovanie
Location
noun
A particular place or position.
Example: The property is set in a convenient location.
sk: umiestnenie
Metropolis
noun
A very large city, often the most important city in a large area or country.
Example: Soon afterwards he left to begin his career in the metropolis.
sk: metropoly
Natural
adjective
As found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people.
Example: Natural wonders of the world are the most beautiful.
sk: prirodzené
New
adjective
Produced, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time; not existing before.
Example: The new wonders are bigger.
sk: nový
Religious
adjective
Having a strong belief in God.
Example: It was once either a royal estate or religious grounds for Incan leaders.
sk: náboženský
Sculpture
noun
The art of forming solid objects that represent a thing, person, idea, etc. out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone, or an object made in this way.
Example: This massive sculpture is built by a Brazilian.
sk: sochárstvo
Visitor
noun
A person visiting someone or somewhere, especially socially or as a tourist.
Example: She's a frequent visitor to Rio de Janeiro.
sk: návštevník
Winner
noun
A person or thing that wins something.
Example: The winner takes it all.
sk: víťaz
Wonder
noun
A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.
Example: He observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child.