Detrimental
Damaging
take the plunge
despite to do sth risky despite being nervous about it
secluded
isolated
turn a blind eye to
pretend you don't notice
begrudge
resent that sb has sth that you feel they don't deserve
Prosperity
Success and Wealth
Hear sth on the grapevine
Hear a piece of news from informal sources, through gossip
crackpot
unusual or crazy
souk
traditional Arab market
make a dent in sth
make a difference by reducing the amount of sth
haggle
try to reach an agreement over a price
Off the beaten track
in an isolated spot
commendable
worthy of praise
pristine
very clean and well maintained