INFERRED ANAGRAMS XXVII

Joseph Appel

 

Each sentence below has two words or phrases that can be expressed in a different way such that the rephrased versions are anagrams of each other. For example,

 

As one grows older, hopefully he becomes wise.

 

The two related anagrams, by inference, would be AGES (grows older) and SAGE (wise).

 

1. Unfortunately, during his beach vacation, he contracted a serious illness. 

 

2. The entomologist thought the tarantula was the sweetest bug of all.  

3. You have no choice. You must drink this magical concoction.

 

4. The chief avenue in our town ends at the city hall.

 

5. I hope to visit the country now known as Iran.

 

6. The wedded state can be a bleak zone for some.

 

7. The sneaky way you do things truly bothers me. 

 

8. A profile of President Lincoln hung on the wall of the upscale Ritz-Carlton room.

9. He just kept on talking even though no one paid any attention to him.

 

10. What's due on April 15 is a poisonous moniker for some.

 

11. The landowner was known to be a bit bawdy at times.

 

12. Are you trying to imply that my knowledge of certain financial planning options is inadequate?

 

Answers:

 

1. SEASIDE - DISEASE

2. NICEST - INSECT 

3. OPTION - POTION

4. MAIN STREET - TERMINATES

5. ASPIRE - PERSIA

6. MARRIAGE - GRIM AREA

7. ON THE SLY - HONESTLY

8. SILHOUETTE - HOTEL SUITE

9. CONTINUED - UNNOTICED

10. INCOME TAX - TOXIC NAME

11. SQUIRE - RISQUE

12. INSINUATE - ANNUITIES

 

Credit: 

12: Patrick Berry