In lang=en terms the difference between cause and excuse

is that cause is a suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action while excuse is a defense to a criminal or civil charge wherein the accused party admits to doing acts for which legal consequences would normally be appropriate, but asserts that special circumstances relieve that party of culpability for having done those acts.

As nouns the difference between cause and excuse

is that cause is the source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result while excuse is an explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment.

As verbs the difference between cause and excuse

is that cause is to set off an event or action while excuse is to forgive; to pardon.

Predicament is a related term of action.

As nouns the difference between predicament and action

is that predicament is a definite class, state or condition while action is something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

As an interjection action is

demanding or signifying the start of something, usually an act or scene of a theatric performance.

As a verb action is

(management) to act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect.

Impart is a related term of shriek.

As verbs the difference between impart and shriek

is that impart is to give a (l) or (l) while shriek is to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.

As a noun shriek is

a sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.

Consequence is a related term of signification.

As nouns the difference between consequence and signification

is that consequence is consequence while signification is the act of signifying, or something that is signified; significance.

Colourless is a synonym of dull.

As adjectives the difference between colourless and dull

is that colourless is having little or no colour while dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

As a verb dull is

to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

Appease is a related term of restrain.

As verbs the difference between appease and restrain

is that appease is to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred) while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

Faulty is a related term of dismal.

As adjectives the difference between faulty and dismal

is that faulty is having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable while dismal is disappointingly inadequate.

Mature is a synonym of digested.

As a noun mature

is masts (of a ship).

As a verb digested is

(digest).

As adjectives the difference between outrageous and obnoxious

is that outrageous is cruel, violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront while obnoxious is extremely unpleasant, offensive, very annoying, odious or contemptible.

As nouns the difference between perturbation and violence

is that perturbation is agitation; the state of being perturbed while violence is extreme force.