Ineptitude
Lack of ability
Glint
A tiny, quick flash of light
Ornery
having a difficult and contrary disposition
Gallantly
brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous
Nonchalant
Calm and unconcerned about things
Incredulous
Disbelieving, skeptical
Unfathomable
Difficult or impossible to understand
Abridge
Condense or shorten
Bravado
swagger; assumed air of defiance; false show of bravery