Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.

In the absence of miracles, my frustration spikes.

Increases

The appropriate synonym for the underlined word "spikes" in the sentence "In the absence of miracles, my frustration spikes" is increases.

• Digs means to make a hole or trench in the ground.
• Falls means to move downwards from a higher position.
• Losses means the amount of money or property that is lost.

Increases, on the other hand, means to become greater in size, number, or extent. It is the most appropriate synonym for "spikes" in this context because it conveys the idea that frustration becomes more intense or severe.