15. Big and Strong Vocab

substantial

large or considerable, esp. in worth, size, or amount; solid, firm or tangible in character or quality

sizeable

fairly large

hefty

large in size or stature; heavy or significant

voluminous

great in size or volume; length, ample, or full

immense

remarkably large; huge

colossal

of a huge power or size

gargantuan

of extreme size or volume

durable

able to exist or last for a long time

resilient

quickly recovering from or withstanding a negative event or shock

robust

sturdy and healthy, esp. of a person or plant

hardy

able to withstand very difficult or harsh conditions

rugged

physically strong and able to withstand harsh conditions

withstand

to be unaffected by something

endure

to remain firm and unchanging

stamina

the ability to endure

vigor

enthusiasm, liveliness, or strength

vitality

great physical or emotional energy

potent

having great power or influence

extent

the size, scale, or degree of something

magnitude

the extent or importance of something

caliber

the quality or level of someone's ability or character

merit

the quality of being particularly good or worthy

nonchalant

calm or casual in attitude or behavior

undaunted

not frightened or discouraged by danger or opposition

unflappable

calm and composed, esp. in a crisis

unflinching

showing no fear or hesitation; determined

composure

the state of being calm and in control of oneself, even in difficult situations

equanimity

the quality of being calm and composed, especially in difficult situations

aplomb

self-confidence, esp. during demanding or difficult situations

autonomous

independent; able to exist, function, or work without outside help or influence

dominant

more important or powerful than others

authoritative

having or suggesting authority

eclipse

to outshine or surpass something in importance, quality, or popularity

surpass

to exceed; be greater than

spearhead

to lead; to be the first to act

sway

to influence or persuade someone to change their opinion, belief, or course of action

unqualified

not limited or restricted; total

unmitigated

having no limits or exceptions

indomitable

unable to be defeated or overcome

formidable

causing fear or apprehension, esp. through size, strength, or power

imposing

impressive and commanding respect

ferocious

fierce and possibly violent

fierce

strong and uncontrolled or wild, like an animal

staggering

shockingly or amazingly large

foreboding

suggesting that something bad is about to happen

ominous

suggesting that something bad is coming in the near future

menacing

signaling the presence of danger; threatening

disquieting

causing worry or distress

epic

very large and impressive

omnipotent

possessing unlimited power