INFERRED ANAGRMS XXI

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. They combined their strengths in an effort to restore the wall painting. 

2. He was taken aback when he realized the Japanese hostess was half as old as he was.

3. People seeking a better life are continuously coming into our country.

4. A young sheep is often used as a metaphor for a healing and soothing ointment.

5. Work to please yourself. Don't strive only for the approval of others.

6. I asked him kindly to make sure my subscription would never expire.

7. A close examination of the building exposes quite a few issues.

8. Limiting his food intake always started an argument.

 

9. The judge looked very serious in his ceremonial cloak.

10. Someday, someone might find the wrapper of a chocolate pastry and think that it is something holy.

Answers:

 

1. FORCES - FRESCO

2. GEISHA - HIS AGE

3. EMIGRANTS - STREAMING

4. LAMB - BALM

5. ASPIRE - PRAISE

6. PLEASE - ELAPSE

7. REVEALS - SEVERAL

8. DIETING - IGNITED

9. SOBER - ROBES

10. ECLAIR - A RELIC

Credit:

2: Will Shortz