Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “bare”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: BARE Instruction: Select the closest synonym indicating “without covering; naked; exposed.”

Given data

• Word: bare.

Concept / Approach
Primary sense: uncovered or exposed; can also mean minimal (bare essentials).

Option analysis
Naked — core synonym for uncovered/exposed. ✅Covered — opposite. ❌Decorated — adorned; opposite nuance. ❌Plentiful — abundant; unrelated to covering. ❌

Usage
Bare hands = naked hands without gloves.

Final Answer
Naked