Latin term used to introduce examples of previously mentioned things. Interchangeable with "for example" or "such as". Always enclosed in commas or parentheses. In formal writing, spell out entire phrase. Always lowercase in middle of sentence
Tackle means dealing with difficult problems or tasks determinedly. In sports, tackle means trying to take the ball away from someone. In rugby and American football, tackle means knocking someone to ground. Tackle can also mean attacking or fighting someone
Inch (in) equals 25.4 millimeters since 1959. Derived from Latin "uncia" meaning one-twelfth of Roman foot. One foot contains 12 inches, one yard has 36 inches. Used primarily in US, Canada, UK, and Japan for electronics
Asterisk (*) is a star-shaped symbol used in writing. Most commonly used to signal footnotes. Sometimes used for clarifications or censorship
"i.e." comes from Latin "id est" meaning "that is". "e.g." comes from Latin "exempli gratia" meaning "for the sake of example". Associating them with memorable phrases helps memorize them
Discourse is the use of language to share ideas and information. Written discourse must be longer than a sentence with coherent purpose. Discourse can be shared through written, spoken, or civil language. Main purpose is to share ideas and add to knowledge