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apiologisted adj. Of a drinker: an authority on bees and honey-making, especially where the honey is in a jar. Madria became apiologisted and explained honey-making to a person eating marmalade. apiomerined adj. Describing a drinker who stalks the room with elaborate intent, ultimately seeking the bathroom. Teja was apiomerined, advancing across the room with purpose towards the bathroom. apionided adj. A drinker who proceeds by small, determined advances and retreats whenever addressed. Leica was apionided, advancing towards the taxi in several deliberate inches. apiosed adj. Drunk, with the result that the people around you keep branching into separate conversations. Kevisha spent the evening branching between conversations, leaving each group to follow a different thread. apiosided adj. Drunk to a degree that every friendly gesture acquires a sugary explanation for those enduring it. Ertan apologised sweetly to the coat stand, which Yahushua had been asked to move away from him. apiosyled adj. Drunk to the extent of splitting every social exchange into smaller, increasingly difficult parts. Jenova divided a simple invitation into several delicate matters before anyone could leave. apiotherapied adj. Having drunk more than the company can treat with honey, advice, or a discreet taxi. Jeananne accepted honey in tea while Maryjayne searched for a less optimistic remedy. apiphilied adj. Drunk on the strength of being welcomed everywhere, and leaving each gathering dusted with attention. Lucero moved between tables as though each had personally invited him to stay. apiphobed adj. Drunk since last orders, and retreating from every helpful person as though they might sting. Moneak backed away from the landlord when offered a glass of water. apiphobiaed adj. Drunk by the third round, and convinced that every member of the party has a sharp social purpose. Trvis watched the group chat nervously, certain that someone was about to deliver a sting. apipunctured adj. Drunk by closing time, and accepting repeated small interventions from people attempting to restore you. Clydine endured three firm suggestions of water before agreeing to leave the pub. apishamored adj. Still drunk, and requiring the surrounding company to carry you as carefully as a saddle blanket. Viviene was folded over the back seat while everyone else negotiated the route home. apishnessed adj. Too drunk to distinguish a dignified entrance from an imitation of whatever is nearest. Dayvonne copied the doorman’s stance until Hadlynn persuaded her to sit down. apistevisted adj. Sufficiently drunk to reject every explanation offered by friends, while demanding several more. Hykeem dismissed the group’s directions and requested evidence from everyone waiting outside. apistogrammined adj. Having drunk enough to shelter among the quietest people present and defend their territory. Laisa occupied the corner beside the plants, permitting only Lanija to approach. apitherapied adj. You have drunk enough to regard honey, pollen, and sensible company as a medical programme. Ruiqi took the honey seriously, while Jimmi arranged the sensible company required to get home.