Means
Part of speech: noun
Definition: (now chiefly in the plural) A method or course of action used to achieve some result. That by which something is done; a tool, device, or strategy to achieve something; as, a means to an end. Resources; riches; as, a person of means.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To lament.
Example sentence: Punk is musical freedom. It's saying, doing and playing what you want. In Webster's terms, 'nirvana' means freedom from pain, suffering and the external world, and that's pretty close to my definition of Punk Rock.
Agency
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The faculty of acting or of exerting power; the state of being in action; action; instrumentality.The office of an agent, or factor; the relation between a principal and his agent; business of one entrusted with the concerns of another.The place of business of an agent.A bond issued by a US government-backed entity, such as Fannie Mae.
Example sentence: The divine law indeed has excluded women from this ministry, but they endeavour to thrust themselves into it; and since they can effect nothing of themselves, they do all through the agency of others.