In the ancient Roman army, a recruit considered a weakling was often assigned to logistical duties rather than frontline combat.
在古罗马军队中，被认为体弱的新兵常被分配到后勤任务而非前线作战。
Which choice best defines “weakling”?
C — A person or animal that is physically weak. “weakling” means a person or animal that is physically weak.
Which word means “a person or animal that is physically weak”?
B — weakling. “weakling” means a person or animal that is physically weak.
weakling — a person or animal that is physically weak. In Chinese: 弱者.
weakling is pronounced /ˈwiːklɪŋ/.
In the ancient Roman army, a recruit considered a weakling was often assigned to logistical duties rather than frontline combat. (在古罗马军队中，被认为体弱的新兵常被分配到后勤任务而非前线作战。)
wimp, frail person, invalid — all close in meaning to weakling (a person or animal that is physically weak).
strongman, athlete — each the opposite of weakling (a person or animal that is physically weak).
Yes. weakling is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.