You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Category: LANGUAGES 
Clue: Mazarec is the language of the Mazarec people of Oaxaca in this country
mexico

Category: IN OTHER WORDS... 
Clue: An ancient alma mater attempt
the old college try

Category: STATE CAPITALS 
Clue: The name of this capital is French for "red stick"

baton rouge