SYNONYM/ANAGRAM XLVIII

The two words in each clue can be anagrammed into one - beginning with the given letter. A hint to the meaning of the anagram is given below the clues.

1. LEAN + PAIR = A
2. SIT + EATING = I
3. GIBE + FRIEND = D
4. ARMY + NICHE = M
5. MATE + SPRING = S
6. DEW + DESPAIR = W
7. VERNAL + BLUE = V
8. HOD + STRANGE = H

HINTS:
1. The SST was a fast one
2. Initiate or bring about
3. Interviewing, in a way
4. Powered devices for doing work
5. A small amount of something
6. Distributed over a large area or group
7. Susceptible to injury or harm
8. Strongly opinionated

Answers:

1. AIRPLANE
2. INSTIGATE
3. DEBRIEFING
4. MACHINERY
5. SMATTERING
6. WIDESPREAD
7. VULNERABLE
8. HEADSTRONG