Conspicuous
Open to the view; obvious to the eye; easy to be seen; manifest.
Meritocracy
A system, organization, or society in which people are chosen and moved into positions of success, power, and influence on the basis of their demonstrated abilities and merit.
Jot down
to write briefly or hurriedly : set down in the form of a note
To hinder
to make slow or difficult the progress of; to hold back; to delay, impede, or prevent action
