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Conversely (adverb) 

the manner of being the opposite of

Lack of physical activity causes an increase in body fat. Conversely, regular exercise

leads to a loss of body fat.

Convert (verb) 

to alter or change the physical or chemical properties of something

Our gut converts the protein from our dinner lamb chop into smaller amino acids.

Convey (verb) 

to make known; to put into words

The best philosophy to be conveyed about how to avoid problems is the principle of the

three red flags, which states that most accidents or avalanches are not the result of an

unavoidable "karmic cannonball," but rather are the predictable outcome of a series of

related events.

Conveyor (noun) 

a mechanical apparatus which carries packages or bulk material from one place to another 

Muscular contractions cause a ripple like movement that carries the contents down the

small intestine somewhat like a conveyor belt.

Convoy (verb) 

to accompany, especially to escort for protection 

So Marin County parents started "walking school buses," where they convoy groups of

kids to school. It's a concept used in Chicago city schools where gang crime is the biggest

threat to children. 

Cooing (verb) 

making a low soft cry

Usually ranging from approximately 0 to six months, cooing is the first stage of

linguistic development in children.

Cooperating (verb) 

to work together toward a common end

A family is the basic unit in society having as its nucleus two or more adults living

together and cooperating in the care and rearing of their own or adopted children.

Coordinator (noun) 

one who brings something into accord; one who combines and adapts in order to attain a 

particular effect.

Maya Angelou became the northern coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership

Conference.

Cordially (adverb) 

manner relating to kindness, warmth, and unaffected courtesy

In 1762 the Mozart children played at court in Vienna; the Empress Maria Theresa and

her husband, Emperor Francis I, received them cordially.

Core (noun) the most central and material part; a point of origin from which ideas,

influences, etc., emanate

Earth's density is due in part to gravitational compression; if not for this, Mercury would

be denser than Earth, indicating that Mercury's dense iron core is relatively larger than

Earth's, probably comprising the majority of the planet.