Wizened- Shriveled up, dried up

Vicissitude- A change, alternation, mutation

Unctuous- Greasy (physically or personality) (-)

Acronym- Name in which each letter stands for something

Flippant- Rude, glib (-)

Swagger- Boasting manner

Retraction- Withdrawal of something (especially a statement)

Sardonic- Sarcastic or mocking (-)

Naysayer- One who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical

Quaffable- Drinkable

Agape- Wonder

Audacious- Bold, daring

Torrid- Hot

Putsch- Revolt against the government

Capitulation- Surrender

Quaint- Old fashioned, charming (+)

Pertinent- Relevant

Incredulous- Skeptical, disbelieving

Credulous- Believable, gullible person