fake - adj. not real
endure - v. to continue to exist in the same state or condition
merit - n. value and worth
lottery - n. a system to decide who will get something by chance
bipartisan - n. involving members of two political parties
politicize - v. to relate (an idea, issue...) to politics in a way that makes people less likely to agree
rescind - v. to end a law, contract, agreement...
vet - v. to investigate someone thoroughly
sympathize (+ with)- v. to feel or show support for or approval of something