| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| sliding | Change gradually to a worse condition or lower level |
| slipping | Pass or change to a lower, worse, or different condition, typically in a gradual or imperceptible way |
| precipitous | (of a change to a worse situation or condition) Sudden and dramatic |
| variation | A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits |
| variations | A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits |
