crude vs make-do

crude

adj
  • Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made. 

  • In a natural, untreated state. 

  • Lacking tact or taste. 

  • Lacking concealing elements. 

  • Pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word. 

noun
  • Any substance in its natural state. 

  • Crude oil. 

make-do

adj
  • improvised, makeshift 

noun
  • A temporary or makeshift expedient. 

How often have the words crude and make-do occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )