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plac • ard n., notice for display in a public place; sign. The placard directed us to the festival entrance.

in • def • i • nite adj., having no exact limits. George prepared food for an indefinite number of guests, since he wasn’t sure how many people would show up for his party.

pon • toon n., flat-bottomed boat; floating object used for support. The airplane was able to land on water by floating on its pontoons.

dis • bar vt., deprive (a lawyer) of the right to practice law. The lawyer was disbarred for embezzling funds from his client.

i • de • ol • o • gy n., doctrine, opinion, or way of thinking. Communism and capitalism are economic ideologies that propose very different ways of distributing wealth.

sol • i • dar • i • ty n., combination or agreement of all elements or individuals. Due to their solidarity, the striking pilots were able to force management to meet their demands.

prop • a • gan • dist n., one who spreads ideas for a particular cause. The propagandist issued statements encouraging Americans to buy the expensive running shoes.

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hem adj., encircle; surround. Hemmed in by a wall, the mansion kept intruders out.

rick • e • ty adj., shaky. The rickety fire escape was replaced.

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tal • low • y adj., fatty and pale. Tallowy clumps of congealed lard floated on the dishwater.

med • dling adj., interfering; concerning oneself with other people’s affairs without being asked. Christopher’s meddling personality would not allow him to stay out of other people’s problems.