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Which two words mean "tired" in this excerpt from Anne Bradstreet's "As Weary Pilgrim, Now at Rest"?

As weary  pilgrim, now at rest,


Hugs with delight his silent nest,
His  wasted  limbs now lie full  soft 
That  miry  steps have  trodden  oft,

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The Answer Is:

Weary and Wasted

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Answer: Weary and wasted.

Step-by-step explanation:

"As weary pilgrim"

In these context the adjective "weary" is used to describe how exhausted the pilgrim is and how much he needs to rest.

"His wasted limbs"

In this case the word "wasted" is used to describe how physically tired he feels. He emphasizes on his limbs, arms and legs.

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