Old Dell monitor to new 27" iMac?

I'm a bit overloaded by the DV, DVI, Thunderbolt references - sorry it's not clear to me.
I have an ancient Dell 2001fp UltraSharp monitor. Its specs say:
PC Interfaces: Analog VGA and DVI-D
Old review of it here: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1770328,00.asp?tab=Specs
I wouldn't mind adding it as a secondary to my new 27" 2013 iMac (new model, the slimmer profile without the DVD drive). Up to date Mavericks.
I see a variety of adaptors/interfaces but am unsure about what, exactly, is right for the setup I'm working with?
Thx for reading.

You need a Mini DisplayPort adaptor for either of the interface types it uses.
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