Chrysalis
A cocoon; a step where something begins to change
Pitch in
To join in and help
Multipurpose
Having more than one use (multi means more than one)
Grin
To give a big, big smile
Grouchy
Grumpy, angry
Assembly
When a group of people gather together
Absent
To not be there; to stay home
Wink
To close and open one eye quickly
Effort
Hard work
Smoosh
To smash and squish