1.Excel: To be better "I need to excel speaking in English" 2.Inhibit: to prohibit from doing something "You shouldn't allow failure to inhibit you" 3.Cognitive : intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering) "Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired." 4.Adversely : in a way that is harmful or likely to cause problems/ or something negative "Cancellations and delays may continue to adversely affect the airline's financial performance." 5.Norm : an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with -AVERAGE "standing ovations became the norm"