Having or showing an unreasonable feeling that people are trying to harm you, do not like you, etc.

She's a little paranoid about her job.

The true situation that exists: the real situation

He used television as an escape from reality.

To ask for or demand and take (something) for your use

The officer requisitioned supplies for his troops.

A name that someone (such as a write) uses instead of his or her real name: an alias

Mark Twain is the pseudonym of the American writer Samuel L. Clemens.

The power to change or affect somone or something: the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen

Her ideas have gradually gained influence in the company.

The respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important

Her career as a diplomat has brought her enormous prestige.

Capable of being known before happening or being done: behaving in a way that is expected

She writes novel with very predictable plots

Something that is formed or created: an orderly arrangement or group of people, ships or airplanes

The book explains the formation of the planets.

To break apart into many small parts or pieces

The old iron hinge rusted and eventually disintegrated into dust.

Showing little or no emotion: not easily excited or upset

She remained stolid during the trial.