Help with 2 words: shampooed, processor

[Blacksnake]

Hi guys, first of all, I'm sorry if I post this in the wrong place. please, move it where it belongs if needed.

Here's the thing:

I need help with 2 bloody words I don't know how to solve a crossword given to me to pass an english test and I don't have a clue how to figure this out. Any help is needed please.

The 1st sentence goes like this:

1.- This carpet is really dirty. It needs to be __________ (9 letters)

I guess this word starts with "S"

2.- This is a great new food ____________ . It really helps me chop vegetables more quickly. (9 letters)

By the way, these exercises come along with the book "
New Interchange 3", just in case

Thanks in advance people for your help and time...

[Yankee]

Hi blacksnake

The first one might be shampooed.

The second one is probably processor.

Amy
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[Conchita]

[Yankee]

Hi Conchita

You're right, suctioned would be a weird thing to say in the sentence. But suctioned popped into my head, too ... I guess because the words vacuumed and hoovered would be typical possibilities. Unfortunately they don't have enough letters. Apparently the carpet is incredibly filthy --- and beyond the help of simple vacuuming/hoovering. :lol:

Amy
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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln

[Blacksnake]

Thanks a lot yankee and conchita, you were so helpful. I'm so grateful for all your help guys, seriously.

Thank you again...