Exercice 1

1) finance; 2) prestige; 3) sympathy; 4) power; 5) over

Exercice 2

1) adaptation; 2) alteration; 3) modifications; 4) transformation; 5) refinement

Exercice 3

1) candidates; 2) compulsory; 3) cover; 4) competencies; 5) trustworthy

Exercice 4

a) pointless; b) independent; c) supportive; d) intentional; e) mischievous