Why won't my applications open from the dock?

I have my frequently used applications on my dock. Recently, when I click on an application to open, or try to open an application, it bounces once on the dock and then does not open. At times, it even "hides" in the dock. This does not occur for itunes, safari, dashboard, photobooth, or the finder; only things like word, excel, my digital camera download application, etc.
Help!

Yes, I've tried that, and then when I click on it to open, it bounces once and then disappears from the dock. Darn it! Any suggestions?

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