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nabobessed adj. Drunk on the strength of being deferred to, even when companions are merely trying to get home. Ayveri went nabobessed and treated Shie arranging the taxi as an act of personal allegiance. nabobhooded adj. Drunk since last orders, and occupying the social rank of someone whose companions must manage the consequences. Netty was nabobhooded, leaving Graclyn to negotiate the taxi and settle the bill. nabobismed adj. The drunkenness of one who regards every minor preference as a policy of state. Grovene became nabobismed and issued a considered view on the pub's lighting. nabobried adj. Drunk to the extent of expecting a retinue, a suitable seat and compliance from whoever remains nearby. Larose became nabobried, while Paulino supplied the retinue and removed the empty glasses. nabobshipped adj. Reduced by drink to carrying the rank without acquiring the corresponding responsibilities. Latunia was nabobshipped and accepted the corner seat as an inherited office. naboctated adj. Softened by drink into agreeing that the sofa was a reasonable place to remain. Tremayne became naboctated and regarded the carpet as a sedative measure. nabokoited adj. Sharpened by drink into a precise opinion on matters not previously considered. Jenohn grew nabokoited and corrected the menu's description of the soup. naboomed adj. Loosened by drink into an arrangement of limbs resembling a badly maintained tree. Damyon became naboomed beside the radiator and remained there quietly. nabooted adj. Emboldened by drink to challenge furniture in the manner of a ceremonial staff fighter. Jeno got nabooted and tested the umbrella stand for structural weakness. nabqed adj. Drunk and rooted in place, making every attempt by companions to leave slightly more complicated. Reney went nabqed beneath the awning, while Zavyer negotiated a route around the table. nabumetoned adj. Slowed by drink to the pace at which a decision becomes an afternoon. Gage was nabumetoned and took several minutes to select a seat. nacaphited adj. Drunk and composed of several incompatible elements, none requiring discussion. Jaiden was nacaphited, pale and mineral in the lavatory doorway. nacarated adj. Drunk to the point where the face has acquired a bright red-orange aspect. Synneva was nacarated beneath the pub's warm lights. nacazculed adj. Drunk enough to mistake a mildly poisonous plant for a sound basis for conversation. Bronx became nacazculed and asked whether the houseplant had seen better parties. nacelled (/nəˈsɛld/) adj. Drunk past the point of travelling independently, and best treated as cargo. Joylynne was nacelled in the back seat before the journey had properly begun. nacellided adj. Drunk beyond the useful distinction between standing on a surface and clinging to it. Zulla was nacellided against the wall, moving only when assisted.