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invertored adj. Drunk by the third round, and reversing course whenever the floor appears to move. Bronach became invertored and walked backwards towards the cloakroom. inverzincinned adj. Drunk by closing time, and binding firmly to the handrail at an angle nature did not intend. invested (/ɪnˈvɛstd/) adj. Still drunk, and developing into a weather system best observed from a safe distance. Ailene remained invested, circling the hallway while everyone monitored her progress. investeed adj. Too drunk to stand alone, and therefore reliant on the nearest available investment. Indika grew investeed, leaning on the nearest stranger as though seeking a controlling stake. investigabilitied adj. Sufficiently drunk to be capable of investigation, though not of locating the subject. Aalayjah was investigabilitied, ready for inquiry but unable to locate the missing coat. investigationed (/ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənd/) adj. Having drunk enough to examine each stair, handrail and shadow with patient suspicion. Ciran became investigationed and tested every step before trusting it. investigative journalismed adj. Having drunk more than the stairs can conceal, and determined to expose their conduct. investigative journalisted adj. You have drunk enough to question the banister closely and publish its answers. Colonel became investigative journalisted and demanded a statement from the handrail. investigatored adj. You are drunk and examining the floorboards for evidence of their hostile movement. investigatressed adj. Of a drinker who has appointed the furniture as witnesses to an unfolding case. investigatrixed adj. Of a drinker: pursuing a line of inquiry which ends, repeatedly, at the same step. Nikkos became investigatrixed and retraced the route to the lavatory four times. investinged adj. Describing a drinker who deposits their full weight wherever balance briefly permits. investioned adj. A drinker who has been formally appointed to the stair, and cannot now resign. investitured adj. A drinker so far gone that the coat stand has conferred upon them the power to remain upright. investment banked adj. The condition of a drinker who raises capital from furniture and merges with the nearest wall. investment bankered adj. The drunkenness of one who negotiates every step as a high-risk transaction. Cardella was investment bankered and sought approval before descending each stair.