INFERRED ANAGRAMS XXII

Joseph Appel

Each sentence below contains two words or phrases which can be expressed in a different way such that the re-phrased 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. The father's role in the mother-father team is essential.

2. He skillfully handled the issue of idol worship.

3. That unpleasant smell seems to be coming from the rear entrance.

4. You may regret the money you spent on that shelf above the hearth.

5. The painter loved to paint the waters around the Rock of Gibraltar.

6. Joint pain between your lower and upper arm has nothing to do with pain in the abdominal area.

7. He was shocked to discover he had a kidney-related illness.

8. The art thieves gave their final ransom offer before beginning to disfigure the paintings.

Answers:

 

1. PATERNAL - PARENTAL

2. ADROITLY - IDOLATRY

3. ODOR -DOOR

4. LAMENT -MANTEL

5. ARTIST - STRAIT

6. ELBOW - BOWEL

7. LEARN - RENAL

8. ULTIMATE - MUTILATE