You cannot pass without the vocabulary on the list. However, knowing the list alone will not teach you how to structure a discussion or interpret a statistic graph. Combine the PDF with a B2 coursebook (e.g., Sicher! B2 or Menschen B2 ).
Note: Always ensure you are downloading the most recent version (as the B2 exam format was updated in 2019). Goethe-zertifikat B2 Wortliste Pdf