Ruined Realities
The real world outside of the OASIS had been __________ by climate change, economic collapse, and overpopulation.
What is ravaged?
As a streamer and and as a very social player, Aech was effortlessly __________, making friends everywhere in the OASIS.
What is gregarious?
The company’s influence over the OASIS was so __________ that independent players had little chance of winning without outside help.
What is extensive?
The contest was built around his love of __________ pop culture, from classic arcade games to old sci-fi movies.
What is vintage?
Some users in the OASIS loved a __________ appearance, decorating their avatars with glowing neon suits and elaborate effects.
What is garish?
Wade was so __________ to the hunt that he spent hours studying Halliday’s interests, ignoring everything else in his life.
What is devoted?
Despite the high stakes of the contest, Art3mis often used __________ humor to downplay her own achievements.
What is self-deprecating?
After IOI tracked his location, Wade’s apartment was completely __________, leaving him with nothing but the clothes on his back.
What is ransacked?
Though brilliant, Halliday was known for his __________ behavior, often avoiding social interaction and obsessing over his own interests.
What is eccentric?
Wade __________ combed through Halliday’s journals, determined to find any overlooked clue.
What is painstakingly?
Wade knew that leaving Ludus for the real world was a __________ decision, but he had no other choice if he wanted to stay ahead of IOI.
What is drastic?
Unlike IOI, Morrow was not an __________ gatekeeper of the OASIS; instead, he wanted everyone to have access.
What is elitist?
Sorrento __________ laughed as he activated his final plan, confident that nothing could stop him.
What is maniacally?
Despite being one of the most famous people in history, Halliday maintained his __________, rarely appearing in public.
What is anonymity?
To find the first key, Wade had to __________ Halliday’s cryptic riddles and obscure references.
What is decipher?
The head of IOI did not hesitate to __________ anyone who stood in the way of his corporate takeover of the OASIS.
What is denounce?
Art3mis was known for her __________ avatar style, featuring bright neon colors and over-the-top accessories.
What is garish?
Sorrento __________, or glared, at Wade, furious that a mere gunter had outsmarted his corporate army.
What is glowered?
When Halliday’s Easter egg hunt was announced, gunters knew that the __________ of solving his puzzles could change their lives forever.
What is ramifications?
Wade stared at the latest riddle in disbelief, convinced it was too __________ to be solved.
What is absurd?
After Sorrento’s attack, Wade saw the __________ remains of his home, a stark reminder of how far IOI would go to win.
What is ravaged?
Wade admired Aech’s __________ collection of 1980s arcade games and movie memorabilia.
What is extensive?
Nolan Sorrento’s threats had an __________ tone, making it clear he was willing to do anything to control the OASIS.
What is ominous?
To solve Halliday’s riddles, Wade had to __________ every word of the Almanac carefully.
What is scrutinize?
Winning the final gate required __________ precision, as a single mistake could cost a player everything.
What is meticulous?