Word Knowledge · Question 234

Question 234 of 280

The wounded soldier was sent home to recuperate for several months. Recuperate means

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Correct answer to question 234 (Word Knowledge): recover

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To recuperate is to recover health and strength after illness or injury, so recover fits the sentence.

Updated: November 2026

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