The nation’s capital - Compound words, I

Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

The nation’s capital
Compound words, I

Washington, DC, is the capital of the United States. What does DC stand for?

To answer the question, match each word on the left with the key words of its definition on the right. Write the letter of each answer in the space above the word’s number at the bottom of the page. Some letters are provided.

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