SYNONYM/ANAGRAM CCXXIII

The two words on each line can be anagrammed into one - beginning with the given letter. The meanings of the anagrams are given below the clues.

1. SIN + GAS = A

2. CAN + SET = A

3. TAIL + SIDE = I

4. PET + GORE = P

5. SENT + RITE = I

6. YEN + TRITE = E

7. TRIO + SANG = O

8. GOAD + NAIL = D

9. DRAG + LIMO = M

10. RUE + SINCE = I or S

Meanings of the anagrams:

1. Delegate

2. A going up,  a climb

3. Visionary, perhaps

4. One guided and supported by a mentor

5. Curiosity

6. Completeness

7. Musician

8. Corner to corner 

9. Flower

10. Not fixed or confident (I)

Answers:

 

1. ASSIGN

2. ASCENT 

3. IDEALIST

4. PROTEGE

5. INTEREST

6. ENTIRETY

7. ORGANIST

8. DIAGONAL

9. MARIGOLD

10. INSECURE or SINECURE