24) dismal

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Dis-mal

adjective

depressing; dreary

(of a person or mood) gloomy

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This is one of my favorite words. When I see it used in a book, I automatically respect the author. I'm not sure why since it's not an incredibly uncommon or difficult word to use. It just kind of flows; and I've seen that to be true in any way that I've seen it used.

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