'Imbibe' literally means to drink. Metaphorically means to absorb ideas or knowledge.

'Homogeneous' = consisting of parts all of the same kind or nature.

'Genesis' = origin or mode of formation. 'Beginning' is the closest synonym.

'Ecological' relates to ecology — the scientific study of organisms and their natural environment.

'One of' takes a singular verb. 'One of my friends is' is correct.

Past Continuous passive: was/were + being + past participle → 'was being written'.

'The shirt which he bought' — definite article needed and correct relative pronoun structure.

WH-question: Wh-word + auxiliary (have) + subject (you) + main verb (done).

Correct proverb from Alexander Pope. Plural 'fools' and 'angels' with matching verb forms.

'Forbid/forbade' takes object + infinitive with 'to': 'forbade him to go'.

Queen Victoria's reign 1837-1901 falls entirely within the 19th century.

'Autobiography' = life story written by the person themselves. 'Biography' = written by someone else.

Shakespeare is most renowned for plays like Hamlet Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

A pilgrim journeys to a sacred or holy place for religious reasons.

'Obnoxious' = extremely unpleasant offensive or hateful.

'Fresh' in a general context implies being in good not spoiled or stale condition.

'Fantasy' is a genre of fiction with magic supernatural elements and imaginary worlds.

'Ordinance' = an authoritative decree or piece of legislation with the force of law.

'Score' = 20. 'Three score' = 3 × 20 = 60.