Flowers bloomed, adding color to the dreary day.

Meaning: The colorful parts of plants opened up and showed their color, making the gloomy day less gloomy.

Choice of Words: "Flowers" are the colorful part of a plant that grows on a stem. "Bloomed" means to open up and show color. "Adding" means to put something with something else to make it bigger or better. "Dreary" means dull, gloomy, or depressing.

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