circumspect, compunction, euphemism, habitual, intimate, reprimand, spurious, succinct, transparent
The chief executive of the company producing Georgia Rule, the movie Lindsay Lohan has been filming, wrote her a succinct letter about her recent unprofessional behavior. He reprimanded her for acting irresponsibly without compunction and accused her of making spurious excuses (such as the transparent euphemism "heat exhaustion") for her habitual absences. He instructed her to be circumspect in her behavior and to honor her commitments to the production company, and he intimated that her failure to do so would have legal consequences.
succinct - (adjective) clearly expressed using a small number of words
reprimand - (verb) to express severe disapproval of, especially in a formal way [The noun form of this word means "an expression of severe disapproval."]
compunction - (noun) a feeling of guilt or regret
spurious - (adjective) not genuine; false
transparent - (adjective) easily seen through; able to be seen through
euphemism - (noun) the use of a mild or vague term in place of one that is offensive or blunt
habitual - (adjective) acting as a result of usual behavior or addiction; acting or happening regularly
circumspect - (adjective) mindful of potential circumstances
intimate - (verb) to suggest; to hint [This verb has a less commonly used second meaning, "to announce." The adjective form of this word means "personal; private; marked by a close relationship." The noun form of this word means "a close friend.]