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"He rubbed his smooth wrist on his white stubble whiskers."

Definition: Unshaved hairs on the face of a man.

Sentence: After living without a shaver, Josephs’ stubble grew out of control.

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"Through the open door came the thuds and occasional clangs of a horseshoe game, and now and then the sound of voices in approval or derision."

Definition: The scoffing or insulting of something/someone.

Sentence: The room was filled with derision following Josephs’ tone-deaf singing.