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amphipterygided adj. Drunk in a way that makes every minor adjustment look like a graceful aerial manoeuvre. Master became amphipterygided and attempted a diplomatic descent onto the sofa. amphiregulinned adj. Drunk, with the result that every suggestion is treated as a growth opportunity for the evening. Justyce got amphiregulinned and proposed expanding the party into the neighbouring garden. amphisbaenaed (/æmfɪsˈbiːnəd/) adj. Drunk to a degree that permits a confident retreat in either direction, without admitting to retreating. Tanaia went amphisbaenaed between the bar and exit, insisting both journeys were deliberate. amphisbaenianed adj. Drunk to the extent of advancing and retreating with equal conviction, depending on which end is speaking. Randalph became amphisbaenianed and offered two incompatible routes home, both with firm endorsements. amphisbaenided adj. Drunk since last orders, and moving through obstacles with the determined, low-profile persistence of a worm lizard. Lavonte became amphisbaenided and negotiated the crowded hallway by proceeding directly through every conversation. amphisbenianed adj. Drunk on the strength of being able to reverse a poor decision without recognising it as the same decision. Ahnaf went amphisbenianed and returned the unopened bottle to the shop for being insufficiently celebratory. amphiscianed adj. Drunk by the third round, and casting equally confident advice in every possible direction. Keaura went amphiscianed and advised the north-facing guests to leave by the south entrance. amphisciied adj. Drunk by closing time, and casting the evening's decisions in whichever direction currently seems advantageous. Ilyan was amphisciied, supporting the taxi until walking home suddenly became the wiser plan. amphisiellided adj. Still drunk, and multiplying into small, active opinions whenever a decision appears settled. Maryuri remained amphisiellided, producing fresh objections after the group had ordered the taxi. amphisinned adj. Too drunk to distinguish a useful compound from an excellent name for one. Melique became amphisinned and insisted the cocktail required a more scientifically convincing title. amphisomed adj. Sufficiently drunk to fuse two incompatible plans and call the resulting confusion a compromise. Welton went amphisomed, combining an early departure with a second venue and achieving neither. amphispored adj. Having drunk enough to become dormant, fortified by confidence, and unwilling to resume ordinary judgement. Arcadius turned amphispored in his coat, preserving the conviction that the pavement was temporary. amphisteginided adj. Having drunk more than was required to form a hard outer certainty around a questionable conclusion. Clista became amphisteginided and defended the wrong railway platform with impressive composure. amphistomed adj. You have drunk enough to mistake a round, flattened confidence for a sound basis for action. Laurie went amphistomed and attempted to settle the bill by arranging coins in a circle. amphistomided adj. You are drunk and beetle-minded about the evening, pushing every small decision into a larger disturbance. Nilam became amphistomided and displaced three chairs while looking for the one he was sitting on. amphitheatered adj. Of a drinker: performing to a widening audience, whether or not anyone has agreed to attend. Wasim got amphitheatered and delivered his account of the taxi to everyone seated outdoors.