deterioration
| DESCENT |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| FALL | descent, drop |
| DECAY | deterioration, withering |
| DECLINE | gradual deterioration |
| LINEAGE | genealogy, descent |
| ALLEGIANCE | nationality, descent |
| LIGHTENING | deterioration, weaking |
| DELAY | detention, stop |
| LIGHTENING | deterioration, weaking |