SYNONYM/ANAGRAM XX

Can you anagram the two words in each clue below into one - starting with the given letter. A hint to the meaning of the anagram is given below the clues.

1. TAINT + ZEAL = T
2. AVERT + RAIN = N
3. FARCE + RANG = F
4. CANE + UNITE + E
5. DATE + TULIP = P
6. DRUM + HINGE  = H
7. MICA + HINTS = M
8. INLET + HASTY = H
9. SPEED + IRONS = D
10. PAINT + CREEP = A

HINTS:
1. Tease/torment
2. Story
3. Scent
4. Pronounce clearly
5. Cliche
6. Lulu
7. Tool operator
8. Cautiously
9. Chronic sadness
10. Assistant/helper

Answers:

1. TANTALIZE
2. NARRATIVE
3. FRAGRANCE
4. ENUNCIATE
5. PLATITUDE
6. HUMDINGER
7. MACHINIST
8. HESITANTLY
9. DEPRESSION
10. APPRENTICE