adj.
1.having strength or power greater than average or expected
2.used of syllables or musical beats
3.not faint or feeble
4.having or wielding force or authority
5.having a strong physiological or chemical effect
6.able to withstand attack
7.of good quality and condition
8.of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection
9.having a high alcoholic content 10.freshly made or left 11.strong and sure