Percolate

Part of Speech: intransitive verb

1st Definition: to pass ( a liquid ) gradually through small spaces or a porous substance; filter

2nd Definition: to drain or ooze through; permeate

Source: Collins Dictionary

Found in the 7th line of ” Thirsting ” by Alicia Ostriker

I felt that it would be helpful to look up this word, because I myself was ignorant of it’s meaning. So I wanted to make sure that the rest of the class knew what it meant.

Edit: I had no idea that the actual definition didn’t go through, that’s embarrassing.