ruinous

"The financial situation at home has improved since my uncle started his new job. "

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"The old barn dilapidated over many years of neglect, eventually collapsing in a storm. "

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

"The weather was extremely hot today; we stayed inside all afternoon. "

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

"The city was struck by a calamitous cyclone."

"After the storm, the family replaced the broken window with a new one. "

"The storm was incredibly destructive, tearing down trees and damaging many homes. "

"The old building is slowly crumbling because no one is taking care of it. "

"The lightning caused thunder."

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "