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