A. terrify
B. entrap
C. transfix
D. summon for jury duty

Explanation:

The word impale means to pierce or stab something with a sharp object, and in a figurative sense it can also mean to fix someone in place with shock or fear.

In simple words: to pierce or hold completely still due to shock or fear.

So, the synonym of impale (in its figurative meaning) is transfix.

Real-Life Example

• The horror in the scene impaled him with fear.
• The horror in the scene transfixed him with fear.

Impale = Transfix (hold in place or pierce emotionally)

Why “transfix” is correct

• Impale can mean physically piercing or emotionally stunning someone.
• Transfix means to hold someone completely still with shock or attention.
• Both can describe being “pinned” or “fixed” in place.

Main Points for Exams

• Impale means to pierce or immobilize.
• Transfix is its closest synonym in figurative usage.
• The other options are unrelated in meaning.
• Therefore, Transfix is the correct answer.
• Frequently asked in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, and TOEFL vocabulary tests.

Quick Memory Trick

🗡️ Impale = Pierce or Fix in Place
🧠 Transfix = Same Idea (Frozen / Stunned)

Move ↔ Free
Stuck ↔ Impale = Transfix ✔️