Leisure

time free from work

Uneasy

worried, having a bad feeling about something

Disappointment

the feeling that comes when one’s hopes are not met

Chortle

to laugh or chuckle loudly

Compromise

to reach an agreement after each side gives up part of its demands

Perseverance

the habit of continuing something in spite of troubles

Boisterous

loud, rough, and lively

Cantankerous

bad tempered

Persnickety

too fussy

Timid

shy, lacking confidence