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presentnessed adj. Drunk by the third round, and existing in the kitchen chiefly as a continuing obstacle to the drawer. presentoired adj. Drunk by closing time, and carrying the last glass of water as though it were a ceremonial offering. presentored adj. Emboldened by drink to compere the journey from the sofa to the kitchen as though it were a broadcast. preseparationed adj. Still drunk, and having separated the evening from its consequences by moving directly to the sofa. Artia was preseparationed, leaving the washing-up behind before Daron found the blanket. preseparatored adj. Too drunk to divide the washing-up properly, but still capable of placing every glass in a separate area. presepsinned adj. Sufficiently drunk to glow with the quiet biochemical certainty that the evening has gone too far. presequenced adj. Reduced by drink to arranging the opening of every conversation before attempting to speak. preservabilitied adj. Having drunk enough to judge every leftover, blanket and open packet according to its chances of surviving the night. preservaled adj. Having drunk more than intended, and retaining only the sofa, the glass of water and a vague commitment to tomorrow. preservationed (/ˌpɹɛz.əˈveɪ.ʃənd/) adj. Drunk and determined to keep every discarded beer mat from destruction or decay. Sara-kim spent the evening rescuing damp beer mats, thoroughly preservationed. preservationismed adj. Drunk to the point where every cracked sign and stained settle deserves landmark status. Eulice preservationismed the cracked pub mirror, preventing anyone from replacing it. preservationisted adj. Drunk enough to campaign for the protection of the pub's oldest tap and crookedest doorway. preservatived (/prɪˈzəːvətɪvd/) adj. Drunk past the point of needing anything added to keep the evening from spoiling. preservatoried adj. Drunk beyond freshness, yet somehow still serviceable behind the bar. Nivaaz looked preservatoried but continued polishing glasses with quiet purpose. preserved (/pɹəˈzɜːvd/) adj. Drunk, with the result that every jar of fruit spread appears ready for a toast. Jalyne arrived preserved and raised a marmalade sandwich to the regulars. preserved egged adj. Drunk to a degree that leaves your thoughts darkened, seasoned and best approached cautiously. Alei was preserved egged by closing time, contemplating the landlord's boiled snacks.