Thẻ ghi nhớ: Unit 6 | Quizlet

chamber

noun - a large room used for official or special purposes

The king's private (_____) was hidden behind the main hall.

column

noun - a tall, vertical stone or structure that supports a building

Marble (_____) surrounded the ancient Greek temple.

commemorate

verb - to do something to show respect or remember an important person or event

A statue was built to (_____) the country's independence.

courtyard

noun - an open area surrounded by buildings or walls

The palace (_____) was filled with fountains and flowers.

curator

noun - a person in charge of a museum or art collection

The (_____) organized a new exhibition of Roman pottery.

dome

noun - a round roof on a building, shaped like half of a ball

The cathedral's (_____) can be seen from miles away.

anecdote

noun - a short, interesting story about a real person or event

The speaker began her talk with a funny (_____) about her first day at work.

arch

noun - a curved structure that supports a building or forms an opening like a doorway

The ancient stone (_____) still stands at the entrance to the city.

artefact

noun - an object made by humans, often of historical or cultural interest

The museum displayed a rare Bronze Age (_____).

bas-relief

noun - a type of sculpture with slightly raised figures from a flat background

The temple walls were decorated with beautiful (_____) carvings.

engraving

noun - a design cut or carved into a surface, especially metal or stone

The (_____) on the ring showed the family's coat of arms.

excavate

verb - to dig in the ground to find ancient remains

Archaeologists plan to (_____) the site next spring.

façade

noun - the front of a building, especially a large or impressive one

The museum's glass (_____) reflects the surrounding trees.

finely-wrought

adj - carefully and skillfully made

The artist's (_____) jewelry showed great attention to detail.

gilded

adj - covered with a thin layer of gold

The (_____) frame made the painting look even more luxurious.

inaugurate

verb - to open or begin something officially

The president will (_____) the new museum next month.

inscription

noun - words written or carved on a surface such as stone or metal

The (_____) on the monument honored fallen soldiers.

mantelpiece

noun - a shelf above a fireplace used to display objects

A small clock sat on the (_____) beside family photos.

marble

noun - a hard, shiny stone used in sculpture and building

The statue was made of pure white (_____).

masterpiece

noun - a work of art showing great skill or excellence

The painting is considered the artist's greatest (_____).

monument

noun - a building or statue built to remember a person or event

The (_____) attracts thousands of visitors every year.

ornament

noun - a decoration, often small and beautiful

The museum displayed an ancient gold (_____) from Egypt.

pillar

noun - a tall support structure, similar to a column

Each (_____) in the hall was carved with animal designs.

prehistoric

adj - relating to the time before written history

Scientists found (_____) tools made of stone near the river.

replica

noun - an exact copy of an original object

The museum displayed a (_____) of the ancient crown.

ruins

noun - the broken remains of old buildings

Tourists explored the (_____) of the old castle.

shield

noun - a piece of armor carried on the arm for protection

The warrior's bronze (_____) was found in a tomb.

stained glass

noun - colored glass used to form pictures or patterns in windows

The church's (_____) windows showed scenes from the Bible.

stamina

noun - the physical or mental strength to keep doing something for a long time

Running a marathon requires a lot of (_____).

throne

noun - a special chair used by a king or queen

The golden (_____) stood at the center of the royal hall.

wing

noun - a part of a large building that extends from the main section

The art gallery has a new (_____) for modern exhibits.

chandelier

(noun) a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several branches for bulbs or candles

A large _____ hung above the hotel lobby.

quarter

(noun) the room or living space where someone lives, especially in the military or at work

The workers were taken to their sleeping _____.

spire

(noun) a tall, pointed structure on top of a church or building

We could see the church _____ from far away.

parquet

(noun) a floor made of small pieces of wood arranged in patterns

The ballroom had a beautiful _____ floor.

arcade

(noun) a covered passage or area with shops on one or both sides

Tourists walked through the shopping _____ near the square.

vestibule

(noun) a small entrance hall or area just inside the main door of a building

Guests waited in the _____ before entering the theater.

cupola

(noun) a small dome-shaped structure on top of a building or roof

The old library has a green _____ above the main hall.

antechamber

(noun) a small room leading to a larger or more important room

Visitors sat in the _____ before meeting the director.

colonnade

(noun) a row of tall columns supporting a roof

We walked along the marble _____ outside the museum.