recuperationnoun · Level 3 SAT1gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injuryThe athlete's recuperation after surgery took six months before she returned to competitive training.ModuleLevel 3RegisteracademicCollectionCollection 099SAT Complete planAlso in Collection 099plunder, astuteness, avariciousness, plenteousness, plentitude, shrewdness, expedition, nimbleness and 1 more