puhr kə leIt transitive verb 1. to cause (a liquid) to trickle or pass through something porous, such as a filter. 2. to trickle or move slowly through. The excess fluid percolated…

pas chə məs 1. beginning, occurring, or continuing after one’s death. The police officer who was shot in the raid was paid a posthumous tribute by his fellow officers. 2. published following…

sa g@ noun 1. a medieval Nordic or Icelandic prose narrative, esp. one describing the historical or legendary exploits of a single person or family. The saga told of the extraordinary travels…

dawg mə tihst one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. An animal rights dogmatist, she maintains the equality of people and animals regardless of context.

kan stər neI shən surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. To the consternation of some conservative groups, it was announced that women would no longer be banned from Navy submarines.