Question

the word transfix is from the latin transfigere, from the prefix trans- plus figere meaning to fasten. it shares the same root with affix and fasten. based on this information, transfix probably means ______.
1 to cause an abrupt change in something
2 to hold something in place by piercing through
3 to attempt to repair something that has been broken

Explanation:

The root "fixare" means "to fasten". Option 2 ("to hold something in place by piercing through") relates to fastening/holding. Other options don't align with "fasten": 1 is about abrupt change, 3 about repairing.

Answer:

1. to hold something in place by piercing through