practice – v. to do (something) regularly or constantly as an ordinary part of your life
culinary – adj. used in or relating to cooking
armor – n. a special metal clothing designed to protect bodies from weapons
shield – n. a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection
confident – adj. having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
duel – n. a fight between two people that includes the use of weapons (such as swords) that usually happens while other people watch
applause – n. a show of approval or pleasure at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over