Ozymandias Vocabulary

by Percy Bysshe Shelley — key words and definitions

Vocabulary Words from Ozymandias

antique (adjective)
Ancient or belonging to a very distant past; old and venerable.
vast (adjective)
Immensely large in size, extent, or degree.
trunkless (adjective)
Lacking a trunk or main body; separated from the torso.
visage (noun)
A person's face or facial expression, especially when regarded with a particular quality.
sneer (noun)
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone expressing scorn or disdain.
sculptor (noun)
An artist who creates three-dimensional works of art by carving, modeling, or casting materials such as stone or metal.
passions (noun)
Strong, barely controllable emotions or intense feelings.
stamped (verb)
Permanently impressed or imprinted onto a surface, preserving a lasting mark.
mocked (verb)
Imitated or reproduced, especially in art; also carrying the sense of ridiculing or scorning.
pedestal (noun)
The base or support on which a statue, column, or trophy is mounted.
ye (noun)
An archaic or poetic form of "you," used to address a group.
despair (verb)
To lose all hope; the complete absence of hope or expectation of improvement.
decay (noun)
The gradual destruction or deterioration of something over time.
colossal (adjective)
Extremely large or great in size, extent, or degree.
boundless (adjective)
Without limits; seemingly infinite in extent or amount.

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