The writer uses the word piqued in paragraph 5. Read the following thesaurus entry for pique.
pique v.
SYNONYMS
irritate
excite
stimulate
ANTONYMS
soothe
calm
discourage
Based on the entry and context, choose the most likely definition of piqued as it is used in the passage.
annoyed; filled with anger
caused to grow; inspired
caused to lessen; quieted
eliminated; brought to an end
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