construct vs devour

construct

verb
  • To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas. 

  • To draw (a geometric figure) by following precise specifications and using geometric tools and techniques. 

  • To build or form (something) by assembling parts. 

noun
  • A concept or model. 

  • Something constructed from parts. 

  • A segment of nucleic acid, created artificially, for transplantation into a target cell or tissue. 

devour

verb
  • To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze. 

  • To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste. 

  • To absorb or engross the mind fully, especially in a destructive manner. 

  • To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously. 

How often have the words construct and devour occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )